Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Blog
Home Oil Price Protection Plan: Is It Worth It?
What You’ll Learn Is a home oil price protection plan the best way to manage my heating costs? Home oil price protection plans can help provide predictable heating expenses, but depending on the kind offered, they may also come with restrictions, fees, or pricing...
Sludge Buildup: The Hidden Oil Tank Attacker
What You’ll Learn How do I get rid of the sludge buildup in my oil tank? Call a professional to perform a tank cleaning to remove the sludge. They might need to replace your furnace filter if the sludge has clogged it. Once the sludge is cleaned, or before it even...
The Hidden Cost of Automated Customer Service
What You’ll Learn Why doesn’t Sperr’s Fuel and Heating use an automated system? At Sperr’s, we believe that human connection is the foundation for providing good service. Automated systems make customers feel like numbers, not...
Why Your Local Fuel Company Makes All the Difference
What You’ll Learn Why should I choose a local fuel oil company? Local companies deliver oil faster, communicate clearly, and understand your community and local weather patterns. They get to know your home and your system well, which means fewer mistakes, better...
Why Transparent Pricing is Non-Negotiable for Your Heating Oil Delivery Service
What You’ll Learn What makes transparent heating oil pricing essential for staying in control of my budget? Transparent pricing eliminates hidden fees, clarifies market-driven changes, and ensures you understand exactly what you’re paying for. It provides consistency...
The Silent Threat in Your Pipes: Hard Water vs. Your Water Heater
What You’ll Learn How does hard water affect a water heater? When hard water is heated, the minerals separate from the water and solidify into hard scale in your tank. This causes issues with your tank, like higher energy bills, destroying the anode rod faster,...
Out of Sight: How to Safely Hide Your Outdoor Heating Oil Tank
What You’ll Learn What is the safest way to hide an outdoor heating oil tank? An outdoor heating oil tank can be safely hidden using removable panels or shallow-rooted plants, provided you maintain a strict 2-foot clearance for delivery drivers and protect critical...
Keep Your Tank Level: Why Your Oil Tank Slab and Legs Matter Just as Much as the Tank Itself
What You’ll Learn Does an oil tank need to stay level, and what happens if the pad or legs start shifting? Yes, your oil tank needs to be level. Tanks depend on more than strong steel to stay safe and reliable. The concrete pad or support legs beneath it play a...
Signs of a Failing Water Heater: Warnings You Shouldn’t Ignore
What You’ll Learn How can I tell if my water heater is about to fail? Water heaters rarely fail without warning. From unusual noises to rusty water and inconsistent hot water, there are often signs that something isn’t working the way it should. Water heater...
What Biofuel Blends Mean for the Future of Oil Heat
What You’ll Learn What are biofuel blends, and how do they impact my home heating system? Biofuel heating oil is a blend of traditional heating oil and renewable fuels, such as soybean oil or recycled cooking oil. As heating technology evolves, homeowners want...
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