Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Blog
Different Types of Home Heating Oil
On average, most people spend between $500 and $1,500 per month on heating their homes during the winter. It’s no wonder that consumers are always looking for ways to get the best possible heating oil prices. A question that is commonly asked is whether it’s better to...
Are Smart Thermostats Worth It? Pros & Cons Explained
In 2019, nearly 1/3 of US consumers bought a smart product for their home. As technologies continue to improve and advance, the percentage of people who rely on smart home devices is likely to increase. One of the most popular and prevalent of these new gadgets are...
6 Tips for Finding the Best Furnace Service Company
The average lifespan of a furnace is 20 years. How does yours compare? Will it be able to serve you for this long? The answer lies in how well you maintain it. If you don't take the necessary measures, it simply won't last. If you are beginning to notice that...
Heating Oil Prices: Is Automatic or On-Demand Delivery the Right Choice?
On average, most people spend between $500 and $1,500 per month heating their homes during the winter. It’s no wonder that consumers are always looking for ways to get the best possible heating oil prices. A question that is commonly asked is whether it’s better to...
8 Reasons You Need an Annual Furnace Tune Up
Home maintenance is one of the biggest expenses homeowners face each year. In fact, most homeowners spend about $2,000 keeping their homes in good condition. Proper maintenance may cost money, but it’s essential if you want to keep serious issues from...
Cost of Heating Your Home With Oil
Around 5.7 million Americans use oil as their main heat source. The demand for heating oil is seasonal and often influenced by the weather. Most heating oil use happens from October through March. Maybe you are...
9 Ways to Save on Your Oil Heating Bill
This blog was updated July 2025. Each year, the typical American household spends $2,060 on average on home utility bills. A significant portion of utility bills goes to home-heating expenses. It’s the reason most people are always looking for ways to...
7 Steps to Manage Your Oil Heat Bill This Winter
In the U.S., heating oil is the main fuel for heating 5.7 million homes. If you're one of those homeowners, the high oil heating cost in the winter might be a concern. When you live in a cold state, those costs can soar when the temperature drops. You can't go...
Safety Precautions to Combat the Coronavirus Outbreak
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has forced us to make some difficult decisions recently but we want to assure you that your safety and the safety of our team is our top priority. Sperr’s is dedicated to providing the community with heat and fuel. We have been taking...
Reasons Not to DIY Your Annual Oil Furnace Cleaning
There are many guides online that explain the steps homeowners should take to complete a do-it-yourself annual oil furnace cleaning in your home. These seem very informative and make the process look quite easy. In reality, it is...