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Smart winter prep tips for Rhode Island homes.

Winter in Rhode Island has a personality of its own. Sharp temperature drops, sudden storms and stretches of deep cold that test even the best prepared homes. Buckley Heating & Cooling has been helping local families stay comfortable through unpredictable New England winters for generations and a little planning now can help you avoid the stress of frozen pipes, no heat emergencies and breakdowns later in the season.

Use these practical, homeowner friendly tips to help your home stay warm, efficient and ready for whatever the next cold snap brings.

Keep your heating system running strong

  • Clear the path for warm air – Make sure vents, radiators and baseboards aren’t blocked so heat can move freely through your home.
  • Give your system a quick refresh – Replace or clean your air filter to help your equipment run more efficiently and reduce wear.
  • Use space heaters with care – Keep them at least three feet from anything flammable and plug them directly into a wall outlet.
  • Have your emergency contacts ready – Keep your utility and fuel delivery numbers in a spot you can grab quickly.

Protect pipes before the temperature drops

  • Let faucets drip during extreme cold – A slow trickle can help prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Warm up exposed plumbing – Open cabinet doors on exterior walls to let heat reach vulnerable pipes.
  • Add insulation where it matters – Basements, crawl spaces and unheated rooms benefit from pipe insulation to reduce freeze risk.

Improve access and safety around your home

  • Clear snow and ice around your driveway and fill pipe – This helps fuel delivery drivers and utility crews reach your home safely.
  • Mark your fill area in deep snow – A stake or flag improves visibility when snow piles up.
  • Check carbon monoxide detectors – Replace batteries and confirm alarms are working before the next cold stretch.

Stay prepared for power outages and keep the cold outside

  • Charge essential devices ahead of storms – Phones, flashlights, battery packs and generators should be ready before the weather turns.
  • Keep outage essentials handy – Flashlights, blankets and bottled water should be easy to grab if the power goes out.
  • Check thermostat batteries – Fresh batteries help prevent unexpected heat loss.
  • Seal up drafts – Weatherstripping or rolled towels can help keep warm air inside and cold air out.

Your local Buckley Heating & Cooling team is here for you all winter.
When winter weather gets tough, homeowners Rhode Islanders rely on Buckley Heating & Cooling for fast, dependable service. Whether your heat stops working or you’re dealing with a cold weather emergency, our local team is ready 24/7 to keep your home safe, warm and comfortable – whatever the weather!

For more seasonal tips, updates and winter alerts, follow Buckley Heating & Cooling on social media, and remember, we’re always here when you need us.

Buckley Heating & Cooling proudly services the following areas:

Rhode Island: Alton, Ashaway, Bonnet Shores, Bradford, Bristol, Carolina, Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Foster, Green Hill, Harbor Island, Hope Valley, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Kenyon, Kingston, Matunuck, Mettatuxet, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown, Ocean Ridge, Peace Dale, Perryville, Point Judith, Portsmouth, Richmond, Rockville, Saunderstown, Scituate, Shannock, Slocum, Snug Harbor, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Tower Hill, Tuckertown, Wakefield, Warren, Warwick, Watch Hill, West Greenwich, West Kingston, West Kingstown, Westerly, Wickford, Wyoming

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