Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Blog
The Best Time of Year to Service Your Furnace
Choosing a heating oil company to service your home? Be wary of discount providers masquerading as the real deal. What seems like a hot bargain could leave you in the cold. At the end of the day, cutting costs is one thing, but cutting quality is another. You can't...
Why Choosing a Bottom-Barrel Oil Company is Not the Best Choice
Choosing a heating oil company to service your home? Be wary of discount providers masquerading as the real deal. What seems like a hot bargain could leave you in the cold. At the end of the day, cutting costs is one thing, but cutting quality is another. You can't...
Oil Delivery 101: How Does Heating Oil Delivery Work?
Whether you're buying your first home or converting to oil heat, it's important to understand how heating oil delivery works. If this is new to you, don't worry! With this article, you'll be a fuel delivery pro in no time. Roughly 5.7 million...
8 Ways to Choose a Fuel Delivery Service
We understand that keeping your family warm during the winter months is one of your highest priorities. If you have already been contacted by your fuel supplier for new delivery arrangements, it is wise to compare prices from this year to last year. Doing so can help...
Your Complete Guide to Finding the Best Fuel Oil Delivery Near You
Did you know that roughly 5.7 million homes in the United States use heating oil to warm their property in cold weather? Most of these fuel oil properties are located in the Northeastern part of the country — places like New York, Pennsylvania, and...
Oil vs Electric Furnaces: Why It’s Not Worth The Switch
This blog was updated July 2025. Oil furnaces are the safest, most energy-efficient type of furnace available. They save you money while providing fast, powerful heat for your home or office. If you value safety and efficiency and you're considering oil vs electric...
Ways to Supplement Your Oil Heat To Minimize Oil Costs
Looking for ways to supplement your oil heating system? You're not alone. One survey shows that 37% of households use a secondary heating source to supplement the main heating source. Saving costs on your heating oil can come in the form of using less by changing...
The Annual Furnace Inspection: Why You Can’t Afford to Skip It
Many things in life require regular tune-ups, check-ups, or maintenance—from dental visits to oil changes to trips to the gym. Keeping up with all these things might seem like a lot to juggle, so you might wonder if you really need to add an annual furnace inspection...
How Long Does a Furnace Last? When It’s Time for Repair or Replacement
We've made it through Christmas, but that doesn't mean the cold season is behind us. Your furnace still has to get you through the next several months, and if it has seen better days, you might be nervously asking yourself this question, "How long does a furnace...
Checking Your Oil Tank Gauge – Top Tips
All residential oil tanks come equipped with an oil tank gauge. The gauge lets you know how much oil is left in your tank and indicates to you when you should call your oil company for your next delivery. Knowing how to read your oil tank gauge is an...