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”. […]
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 […]
Propane Safety for the Whole Family
When it comes to providing propane, Baribault’s highest priority is keeping you, your family, and your home warm, happy, and safe. Even though Propane is a safe fuel that provides us heat and fuel to cook, propane does need to be handled safely. Everyone in your home should know what to do if they suspect […]
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 […]
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 […]
I smell Oil! Is this Normal?
Heating oil has a very distinct smell. Generally, you shouldn’t smell it in your home. If you do notice a smell it could be a sign of something simple and minor or a sign of something major that needs immediate attention. Here are some reasons you may be smelling heating oil in your home: You […]
Should You Buy or Lease Your Propane Tank?
When it comes to using propane in your home, you have the option to either buy or lease your propane tank. Like most choices, there are pros and cons that should be taken into consideration before you make your decision. The most common questions customers have are: What is the cost to buy the tank […]
How to tell how much propane is left in your BBQ tank
May and Memorial Day especially are the unofficial start of the BBQ season. That means it’s time to break out the grill, give it a thorough cleaning, throw some steaks on it, and have your first backyard cookout of the year. What’s worse than overcooked meat during BBQ season – running out of propane in the […]
Can the Propane in my Tank Freeze?
Have you ever heard the old saying “Don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes”? This quote is perfect when dealing with weather in New England, especially during the Winter. We go from sunny and in the 50’s to an Arctic Cold Blast within days, sometimes even hours. If you have oil heating fuel, you’ve probably […]
