How to Protect Your Home When on Vacation
Thinking of taking a couple of weeks off to head to a balmy climate for some R&R? Good for you! Let’s make sure your Connecticut home stays nice, cozy, and safe while you are gone. Checklist for prepping your home during extended absences – print it out and save it! Be careful what you share […]
What Happens if I Run Out of Propane for My Home?
Although it’s never a good idea to let your propane tank hit the empty line, we understand that sometimes life happens. Beyond having an interruption in your heating service during the cold winter months, letting your propane tank run out of gas can create some safety issues. Here’s what happens when you run out of […]
Winter Tips to help your Oil Delivery Person
Tis the season here in Connecticut for snow, ice, sleet, and everything in between. We love a winter wonderland but those storms also mean slick roads, driveways, and walking paths which can be incredibly dangerous for not only you, but for our drivers and delivery team here at Baribault. To ensure our delivery teams can […]
Gas or Diesel Generators – Which is Better?
With hurricanes looming in the south and snowstorms on our minds in Connecticut – generators have become a hot topic! Generators are a backup source of power when there’s a power outage. More and more homeowners are opting to use either portable generators that are connected when needed or “whole house” generators that automatically kick […]
How Long is Your Heating Oil Good For?
We often get the question, “How long is my heating oil good for?” Whether you just bought a home that may have been vacant for a while or you haven’t used your furnace for several months, ensuring your heating system is in good working order should be at the top of your “Let’s get ready […]
Let’s get your Home Winter Ready!
Although snowfall is still a few weeks away, it’s time to give your home, and probably your biggest investment, some love before winter. Connecticut winters can be harsh on a home, so here are some tips to ensure your house is in tip-top shape come spring! Of course, we are going to talk about your […]
Energy Saving Tips for Pool Owners
For most of us in Northwest Connecticut, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and Swimming Pool Season! Owning a swimming pool – be it above ground or inground – can be expensive. Outside of purchasing the coolest pool floaties and all the chemicals there are some other “hidden expenses” that add up quickly and […]
How to Avoid Condensation in your Oil Tank
Spring has arrived in Connecticut and summer will be here before you know it which means it’s time to give your furnace a break after all the hard work it did during the winter months. Although we are all excited for warmer weather and lower fuel oil bills, there are a few things you should […]
How to Conserve Fuel Oil Usage
With the recent spike in oil prices not only here in Connecticut, but throughout the nation we thought it was the perfect time to share how to best conserve on oil usage. Following are some tried and true tips. As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to our professional team […]
Considering an Outdoor Entertainment Space? Here’s the 101 to get started!
It’s March and that means spring fever is in the air! Here at Baribault Fuel the buzz around the water cooler is all about outdoor living spaces – and that of course includes kitchens and fireplaces! Our clients are already inquiring about built in propane grill, fireplace and firepit installations so we thought this would […]