An online account makes your life easier A lot of paper comes into our homes each week. From catalogs to mailings from political candidates to flyers from local restaurants to bills, it piles up over the week and not much of it sparks joy. Well, we have a great way to reduce that mountain of […]
Where it all began The Chinese did the first known refining of oil in the first century. In the first millennium A.D., oil refining also was being done in the Middle East, with tar from the oil fields nearby paving the streets of Baghdad. What is known as the modern era of oil refining started […]
What it is, and how to control it What is furnace cycling? Furnace cycling is when your furnace turns on and off frequently for short periods, but doesn’t reach the set temperature on the thermostat. Because it keeps turning on and off, your furnace is likely using more energy in operation. That means higher energy […]
Protect your family and property While winter is giving way to spring soon, and keeping our South Shore homes warm and comfortable is a top priority. With that, we also have to put safety first in doing so. We’ve put together some tips — including some that apply year-round — so you can keep your […]
Around the world, nations and global industries are coming up with plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. The heating oil industry is a part of that. The New England Fuel Institute announced its goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at last year’s Heat and Energizing America Trade Show in Rhode […]
How to protect your family and your home Winter is the peak season when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning, because people are using their home’s heating system, space heaters, and burning fires in their fireplaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 20,000 people go to the emergency room, 4,000 people are […]
Frank Lamparelli can install and service your equipment Often, when people are talking about their home’s heating system, they use the word “furnace.” They may have a furnace. But they could actually have a boiler. While both furnaces and boilers heat your South Shore homes, they’re not exactly the same thing. The big difference comes […]
Good for the planet, good for you! Doing the right thing for the planet doesn’t have to be hard or inconvenient. Sometimes, it’s easy. Like when you use Bioheat from Frank Lamparelli to heat your home. What makes Bioheat so great for the environment compared with No. 2 heating oil? Reduced airborne and greenhouse gas […]
How your heating oil from Frank Lamparelli is better for the environment The heating oil from Frank Lamparelli that keeps your South Shore home warm and comfortable is vastly different from what our competitors sell, and the old heating oil used in your parents’ and grandparents’ days. You can thank BioHeat for that! Because of […]
Help us, help you should winter weather appear in Greater Boston The holiday lights have come down, the Christmas tree is put away or has become mulch, the New Year’s resolutions may already be broken, and now it’s just plain winter here on the South Shore! Making sure you have the propane you need to […]