Plumbing & Heating Insights

Rhode Island still has one of the highest oil-heat rates in the country — but gas is expanding. Here's an honest look at when oil-to-gas conversion makes sense, and when it doesn't.

Most older Rhode Island homes need gas line, venting, or electrical upgrades before a tankless water heater will work. Here is how to figure out what yours needs before you spend a dollar.

Low water pressure in an older Rhode Island home almost always traces to one of five things. Here is how to diagnose it yourself and what each real fix costs.

Once a year, every year — ideally late summer to early fall. Here's what a real annual boiler service includes, why skipping it gets expensive, and how to book it.

Keep pipes above 32°F: insulate exposed runs, seal air leaks, hold the heat at 60°F, and trickle the taps in a cold snap. Here's the full checklist — plus how to thaw a pipe safely.

Banging, rumbling, or kettle-like noises from your boiler usually mean one of three things. Here is how to tell them apart and what each fix actually costs in a Rhode Island home.