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Why Price Protection Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Unpredictable Economy
When it comes to heating your home, nobody likes surprises—especially not on your fuel bill. At Rinaldi Energy, we believe in helping our customers plan ahead with confidence, and that’s exactly why our Price Protection Program is more important than ever. As energy markets shift and global events ripple through our economy, heating oil prices…
Read MoreSeason Recap: 2023-2024 Budget Plan Review
Wondering what the benefits were this past season while on a Budget Plus Plan? Monthly Payment Review Paying monthly is a lot easier than paying as you receive deliveries. It allows you to make smaller monthly payments instead of paying all at once when you receive a delivery. Here’s a graph with an example of…
Read MoreBreak It Down: What is a Capped Price and How Does Downside Protection Work?
Read below for a simplified description of what a capped price is and how downside protection works to your advantage. Capped Price for Heating Oil A capped price for heating oil is like having a safety net for how much you pay for your heating oil. Here’s how it works in simple terms: Maximum Price…
Read MoreThe Dirty Details: Why You Need Your Heating System Cleaned Annually
Wondering why you need to clean your heating system every year? Whether it’s a boiler, furnace, or any other heating system, ensuring its proper functionality is essential for comfort, safety, and efficiency. However, many homeowners overlook the significance of annual maintenance, unwittingly putting themselves at risk of inconvenience, escalating costs, and even safety hazards. Annual…
Read More5 Troubleshooting Tips Before Calling For Service
No heat? Try these simple troubleshooting steps before calling for service. 1. Check Your Thermostat(s) Make sure your thermostat is set ABOVE room temperature. If you have a digital thermostat that displays numbers on it, check to make sure the batteries are working and that the thermostat is calling for heat. If you have a…
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The Truth About Budget Plans
Ready for a behind the scenes look at how budget plans work- both for the customer and for the oil company? Budget plans are an incredibly convenient way for you to plan ahead for your fuel costs. They offer a smaller monthly payment, instead of piling up all of your fuel costs into the winter…
Read MoreWhy You Need Price Protection
If you are currently using a “Pay by Delivery” method for buying your fuel, then you are putting yourself at extreme risk to market volatility. What does this mean? Volatile or market volatility means “liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.” 1 This means that it is nearly impossible to predict what your…
Read MoreWhat’s That Whistle!?
If your oil tank is located in your basement and you are home when a driver makes a delivery, you’ll probably hear a whistling noise as your tank starts to fill up. But don’t worry. This is perfectly normal. Why Safety Codes Require It “Safety codes require that all indoor oil tanks with outside fill…
Read MoreBenefits of Automatic Delivery
Your heating oil tank is most likely not a focal point of your home, nor is it conveniently located and on display for your guests to see. Instead, you probably have to venture down to your basement and swat a few spider webs out of the way to get to it. While the extra exercise…
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