Did you fill your oil tank up at the very end of the heating season, and now the oil is just sitting, unused in your tank? Are you wondering if it has a shelf life – is my oil still good, can it go bad, will it hurt my furnace to use “old” oil, am […]
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Heating oil tanks are meant to last a long time, but not forever. If you are looking to replace your current tank due to old age or a leak, you may be wondering if you should go with a different size. The first step is to determine what size tank best fits your needs. Before
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As that temperatures drop, your indoor heating costs start going up. Even the most energy efficient home will find that they spend more money on fuel during the winter season, and while you can’t avoid the uptick in cost, there are some charges that you can avoid if you are prepared. Here’s the top savers:
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It’s officially Fall here in Connecticut. After a HOT Summer, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to turning off the AC and smelling that crisp, cool Fall air, enjoying some football, and spending some quality time outside enjoying the more moderate temperatures. There’s nothing quite like Fall in New England. Before you head
Now is the best time to fill your heating fuel tanks – here’s why! Read More »
Carbon Monoxide (CO) can be a pretty scary term considering over 50,000 people per year visit the hospital for accidental CO poisoning each year and more than 400 people in the U.S. die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are operating any fuel-burning equipment in home,
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With Baribault’s Maintenance Plan, maintaining your system has never been easier. We help minimize emergencies and keep your equipment running at peak efficiency. Whether you need a tune-up, maintenance or an emergency repair, you can count on Baribault’s expert and dependable in-house technicians to be there for you. Heating systems require regular maintenance, so many
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When it comes to choosing a fuel supplier there can be many different companies to choose from. Having options can be great for the consumer, but it can also be confusing when it comes to making a decision. So how can you choose the best fuel supplier for your needs? Start by asking some questions!
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When most people think about oil, they think about dirty, smelly, not so great for the environment liquid that’s used in their car engines and furnaces. But heating oil gets a bad rap. For starters, it’s not the thick, black substance that it’s portrayed as – it has a consistency like water and a yellowish
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September is National Preparedness Month and it serves as a reminder to make sure you and your family are prepared should a disaster occur. Your family should have an emergency plan, that includes alternate meeting locations should your home be inaccessible, as well as a communication plan should you find yourselves separated. You will want
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With Summer slowly creeping to an end and the promises of Fall foliage, crisp morning air, and delicious apple and pumpkin spice everything, it’s also the perfect time to do annual maintenance on your HVAC system. It’s always best practice to do routine service on a unit when you don’t need it to make sure
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