Holiday Home Safety Tips
May your holiday season be merry, bright and also safe! Whether you are dreaming of a white Christmas spent quietly at home or are hosting a big family dinner with all the trimming, the holidays should be a time of happiness and cheer. All the festivities, be it cooking, traveling, and even holiday decorating can […]
What to do if You Suspect an Oil Leak in Your Home
Other than checking the fuel gauge to see how much oil is left in the tank, most homeowners don’t tend to give their oil tank much attention. And what most of the 6 million homeowners using oil for heat don’t realize is that oil tanks do not last forever, and they can “spring a leak”. […]
Should I Convert from Oil to Propane?
Even though oil heating fuel is a safe, clean way to heat your home, we often get asked by homeowners if they should make the switch to propane. Converting to clean, green propane can make sense for many people. There are 4 main benefits homeowners can expect when switching from oil to propane. Cost Savings: […]
How Does Oil Heat Work and What are the Benefits?
In New England, many homes are heated by oil using either a furnace or boiler system. Although we all know that furnaces and boilers burn oil to produce heat, most of us aren’t familiar with the details and in-depth workings of our heating systems. For both furnaces and boilers, you keep extra oil in outdoor […]
Tips to Managing Your Heating Fuel Bill This Winter – Easy, Green, and Must Dos
Everyone LOVES to save money, especially on their heating fuel bills. As your local heating fuel supplier and neighbor for almost a century, we feel it’s our responsibility to provide you with the best information to help you save money, energy, and the environment. Aside from enrolling in a budget payment plan, doing annual maintenance, […]
The Real Cost of Heating with Electricity
With legislation aimed at eliminating fossil fuels to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 across the country, many people are left wondering if heating their homes with electricity is the way to go. This might sound like a great idea in theory, but there’s much more to the story. While Baribault Fuel firmly believes in […]
Why You Shouldn’t Use a Different Heating Fuel Company From Fill to Fill
Oil and propane are often considered to be a commodity that households rely on during the cold Winter months. Depending on where you live there could be several to over 20 different options on where to source your fuel. So, should you shop your fuel delivery around each time you need a fill and go […]
Condensing Vs. Non-Condensing Boilers
As the weather starts to warm up, you’re probably not thinking about your heating equipment or about anything having to do with condensing, but the best time to plan a replacement for your old boiler is when it’s not in high demand – aka during the warmer months of the year. When it comes to […]
What to do if You Run Out of Heating Oil
Running out of heating oil is one of the worst nightmares a homeowner, especially in the winter can have. But if it happens – don’t panic. Below is a check list to help you get through it! Step 1. Make sure you are actually out of oil. This might seem obvious but there are a […]
How Accurate is My Fuel Tank Gauge?
If you read our previous blog on reading your oil tank gauge, you already know how to properly read it and the signs to look for to in the event that it needs to be replaced. If you haven’t read the blog yet, you can access it here. Since heating oil tanks have remained relatively […]