Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Blog
Low-Sulfur vs. Ultra-Low-Sulfur Heating Oil Price
What You’ll Learn What’s the real difference between low-sulfur and ultra-low-sulfur heating oil? It’s more than just numbers—it’s about efficiency, maintenance savings, air quality, and long-term cost-effectiveness for Pennsylvania homeowners. We’ll break down how...
Understanding Heating Oil Prices in PA
What You’ll Learn Why do heating oil prices in PA change all the time? Many homeowners assume their oil company is raising rates unfairly, but the truth is more complex.Prices are shaped by global oil markets, refining and distribution costs, local operating...
The Transition to Bioheat: What Every Homeowner Should Know
What You’ll Learn Why should I make the switch to Bioheat? It’s understandable to be hesitant about switching your heating fuel, but Bioheat will provide you with the comforts of oil with some added benefits. Bioheat will work in your current system and it only...
5 Things to Know About Oil Heat
You’re standing in front of the big, gray box in your new home’s basement. Winter is coming, and you're nervous about the unfamiliar oil heating system that came with your new home. A lot of new homeowners, much like you, don’t know enough information to feel that...
How to Decide If Repairing or Replacing Your Furnace Is Right for You
How can I tell whether to repair my furnace or replace it entirely? Answer: The decision comes down to your furnace’s repair costs, efficiency, comfort performance, age, and safety. Weighing these factors helps you make a confident, cost-effective choice. Why it...
What Really Affects the Cost of Home Heating Oil
You’re talking to your neighbors at the annual block party. Like you, they use heating oil to heat their homes. Also like you, they’re frustrated with the price fluctuation. It makes sense that the price might increase during winter, but why does it change so...
The Best Time to Refill Your Heating Oil Tank
You’re not thinking about it now, but you should. Do you know how full your oil tank is right now? Before you know it, temperatures will dip and the snow will start falling. Running your oil tank to the last drop can pull up years of sludge from the bottom, clogging...
How to Turn Off Oil Furnace Systems for the Off-Season: A Homeowner Guide
The sun is shining, and school is letting out for the summer. You’ve got your home project list ready to go, and you’re itching to get started. Before you do, you need to add something to the top of the list: “Shut down oil furnace.” It’s often overlooked, but it's...
Should I Keep My Oil Tank Full Over the Summer?
The AC is on, and you’re grilling every weekend. The icy chill of the Delco winter feels like a distant memory.So why think about heating oil now? If you’re like most homeowners, you might assume it’s better to wait until the weather cools down again. But topping off...
4 Reasons Your AC Needs a Tune-Up
When it was a 70-degree spring afternoon, everything seemed fine. Your AC hummed along, your home was cool, and summer still felt far enough away. Then, that first wave of 85-degree heat came rushing in. Suddenly, your AC isn’t cooling as well as it should. You call...