Bats in your Attic? Here’s some help!
It’s not uncommon to find bats in your Connecticut home – they love to find dark places to hide and raise their babies – attics are the perfect spot. Most people don’t even know they are there until they come out to feed or perhaps “escape the attic” and start flying around your home. What […]
Propane Safety Tips from Baribault Fuel
There’s a reason Connecticut cooks prefer propane– it’s efficient, runs clean, burns better and hotter and in most cases is more affordable than its counterpart electricity. And with our weather – the ability to use your stove when there is a power outage is a huge plus! With all the perks of using propane for […]
The Advantages of Cooking with Propane versus Electricity
There is a reason top chefs don’t use electric stoves and ovens for cooking and baking fabulous meals and delicious cakes & pies – it’s unpredictable! Propane has long been a standard, and beyond the unpredictability of heat regulation, there are a few other perks to using propane in the kitchen – inside or out. […]
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 […]
Let’s get your A/C Ready for Summer!
The dog days of summer in Northwest Connecticut are right around the corner, and no one wants to be caught off guard with an air conditioning system that doesn’t work efficiently the first time the thermometer hits 90! It’s time for your Annual A/C maintenance day – a few simple steps to ensure your unit […]
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 […]
Spring Cleaning & Maintenance for your Outdoor Living Space
Now that spring fever is in the air, many of us are getting our outdoor spaces ready for entertaining and dining. If you have an outdoor firepit table, gas grill and/or outdoor gas fireplace that hasn’t been used since last fall – it’s time to do some maintenance before you invite the neighbors over for […]
Tips for Staying Cool This Summer Without Breaking the Bank
During those dog days of Summer when the air conditioning is calling your name, it can be tempting to crank the temperature down as low as it can go. It might be instant cooling relief in the moment, but you might get a little heated when you get your energy bill! Here are some tips […]
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 […]