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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
In a November 2025 review, a homeowner described a 3:30 a.m. furnace inspection followed by a replacement within a few days. Another customer, writing in March 2026, described a 150-gallon oil order that became a 197-gallon delivery and a negotiation over the price. Heating repairs and fuel deliveries can bring very different experiences with D.F. Richard Energy. The Dover company describes itself as family-owned, serving customers since 1932 across the New Hampshire and southern Maine Seacoast. It delivers heating oil and propane and installs and services heating, air conditioning and air purification equipment. A Business NH Magazine article describes more than 14,000 customers stretching from southern Maine to the Seacoast. Its BBB page gives it an A+ grade and lists accreditation since 1983; Google lists 3.7 stars from 84 ratings, while HomeAdvisor lists 4.4 from 25. In a March 2025 Reddit thread, a New Hampshire commenter said they have used DF Richard for nearly 38 years. Customers describe both equipment installations and help when heating stops. An April 2026 reviewer praised Kevin for explaining a steam-boiler problem and its repair. In April 2025, another homeowner described being happy with a furnace and heat pumps purchased from the company, along with a subsequent furnace cleaning. A June 2023 reviewer recalled a technician arriving within 30 minutes of a water-heater call, handling the manufacturer's warranty process and installing the replacement after it arrived. A July 2025 review described a same-day water-heater replacement after the customer's husband died, with no charge. Billing and communication complaints deserve equal attention. The March 2026 oil customer said a truck malfunction caused the excess delivery; after discussion, the company agreed to charge $3.89 per gallon for all 197 gallons. A June 2026 reviewer described an eight-day wait for propane, conflicting staff responses and disputed account charges. In September 2025, another customer praised the technicians but complained about undisclosed tank-moving fees and fragmented invoices. A March 2025 reviewer said furnace filters had been missed during tune-ups and that replacement filters were dropped off for the customer to fit. Emergency access also has limits in customer accounts. A December 2025 reviewer said help with a failed boiler was refused because they did not buy oil from the company. Another December 2025 customer, happy with 13 years of propane service, said the company did not service their dual-fuel heat-pump and furnace system. Older complaints include a 2013 HomeAdvisor account alleging water-heater permit and safety violations; the customer described a $150 payment and a return visit to correct remaining violations.
“I’ve used D.F. Richard for nearly 38 years.”
“I am a fan of DF Richard. No they aren’t the cheapest, but they are reliable, honest, and I’ve always been happy with the service. They changed over my oil to propane as well. Also helped me with mini-splits.”
“Business of the Year: D.F. Richard Energy, a 93-year-old family business focusing on exceptional customer relationships and reasonable prices with premier products and services.”
“D.F. Richard Energy Dover, N.H. 10,043,480”
“Ryan Jackson, CEO at D.F. Richard Energy in Dover, whose 14,000-plus customers stretch from southern Maine to the Seacoast, was among the first companies to join IDEAL Energy Co-op when it began in late 2019.”
“D.F. Richard Energy , which has served the New Hampshire and Maine seacoast for more than 90 years, is among the Fuel-Local member companies participating in the campaign.”
Honestly the entire experience of the past 7yrs with DF Richard has been shitty. They make everything transaction and interaction as hard as possible. They constantly try to charge fees for anything and everything. The staff isn't on the same page, one person says one thing and then someone else answers next and says something completely different. They do not care if you need an emergency delivery. Whoever "Erika" is needs to be fired, still no clue who she is, never spoke with her myself on the phone but anytime my husband calls he's always transferred to her?? She never wants to do her job. I am convinced she thinks her job is to give others a hard time over anything. Also last time my husband called he was being transferred to "Erika" and heard her say "No Im not talking to them. I dont want to deal with them" Literally just unprofessional to the max. Apparently if you need emergency delivery EVER do NOT use this company. They dont care and apparently using the emergency delivery service makes you enemies with the staff? They also illegally took money from our account. They were supposed to take a scheduled payment out and it failed 3x dur to the staff failing to type the correct account info, after the 3rd try my husband told them do NOT attempt to charge our account again until the others dropped off/released & they charged it AGAin that day 3 hours later, 40mins before they closed for the weekend a i am assuming they o be sneaky and try to go home and close for the weekebd before we noticed, but I got text alerts on. We orderd propange 8 DAYS AGO and still nothing, still no confirmation when or anything. Just very shitty company.
The team was fantastic before, during and still now after installation.
We appreciate Kevin's knowledge of how our steam boiler works. He explained what caused the problem and how he fixed it. Thanks for the great service!
I continued using this company after purchasing my property since they had filled the oil tank at the home for the previous owner. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. At the end of January 2026, I requested an oil delivery and was told over the phone that if I did not enroll in auto-delivery, the price would be a higher cost, $3.89 per gallon. I agreed, and was added to their schedule. When the invoice arrived following the oil delivery, I was charged $3.99 per gallon. I chose not to dispute it since I did not have the quoted price in writing. Later, knowing I was converting the home to natural gas and would not need much additional oil, I tried to order 100 gallons through their online portal. I was informed there was a 150 gallon minimum, which I agreed to. After the February 28th delivery, I received an email stating their truck malfunctioned and delivered 197 gallons. I contacted the company to explain that I would not have use for the excess oil. I was then told the price for this delivery was $4.09 per gallon, which was higher than other local pricing I had seen. The initial accommodation offered was a $0.10 per gallon discount. I proposed paying for the 150 gallons I agreed to at $4.09 per gallon. After further discussion, they ultimately agreed to honor $3.89 per gallon for the full 197 gallons. While I appreciate that the price was adjusted after I pushed back, the resolution required unnecessary negotiation. Pricing discrepancies and over-delivery due to equipment malfunction should be addressed proactively, without placing the burden on the customer. As a plumber who regularly works alongside D.F. Richard crews on jobs, I expected clearer communication and stronger customer service. I would recommend customers confirm pricing in writing and verify delivery quantities before and after service.
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Quote spelled out unit types, BTUs and line runs4.7
Garage wiring fixed during the estimate visit4.4
Evening no-heat repair within a couple hours4.0
Heat exchanger replacement3.6
State-verified HVAC license since 20092.2