What does Baribault Fuel check for when Doing My Annual Furnace Tune-up?
The key to saving energy and money when it comes to heating your home is improving efficiency and one of the simplest and easiest ways to do that is by scheduling an annual system tune-up. The best time to schedule a tune-up service is when you aren’t using your system, so either before winter arrives […]
Have you Spring Cleaned your Water Heater?
Are you just itching to start tackling that Spring Cleaning list? Don’t forget to add water heater maintenance to your chore list! Your water heater is one of your home’s most important appliances, yet it’s often the most neglected. When was the last time you cleaned yours? Your water often gets ignored because it quietly […]
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 […]
Home Builders: The Propane Advantage for New Construction
With home sales inventory at an all time low, many buyers are turning to purchasing land and having custom homes built rather than waiting for their dream home to hit the market. When choosing how to power your home, there are a lot of things to consider – availability of fuel sources, cost to install, […]
How to Know if You Should Repair or Replace Your Furnace
Making the decision to repair or replace your furnace is a situation that a homeowner will most likely face at some point in their life. Sometimes the decision can be very straightforward. A furnace that costs you hundreds of dollars each year in repairs should be replaced, while other situations aren’t as easy to base […]
Money Saving Hot Water Heater Tips
Most people don’t give their water heater a second thought unless it’s on the fritz or leaking – both are not ideal situations – however there’s so much more your water heater could be doing for you. Like saving you money! Your water heater works hard to make sure you, your home, and your appliances […]
How to prepare your home for heating fuel deliveries this Winter
If your home is reliant on heating fuel deliveries– such as propane or oil –you know it’s critical to ensure you don’t run out and find yourself in an emergency situation! During the Winter, no one wants to run out of heating fuel, so it’s vital you prepare your home for your fuel deliveries. Winter […]
Winter Hacks to Keep Your Home Warm
With the heart of Winter about to descend on Connecticut, it’s important to keep as much heat in your home as possible. Wintertime energy spikes are driven by an increase in heating, which is the single largest user of energy in a home. All hope isn’t lost though, there are a number of simple and easy […]
ENERGY STAR – What does the rating really mean?
It’s probably pretty safe to assume that most people have seen the ENERGY STAR logo on an appliance. Typically, you know that it means that the appliance will lower your home energy costs compared to non-rated models. But there’s a lot more to the rating than just the sticker. How did the ENERGY STAR rating […]
The best fuel to temporarily heat your construction project
Every construction project manager knows that once you hit mid to late Fall, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll need to heat your construction project, temporarily, to make it through the snow and deep freeze that will inevitably settle into Connecticut. There are several important reasons why you need to find the best […]