It’s hard to imagine how cold winter can get when it is 90 degrees and sunny outside. But that is exactly what I am asking you to do in this article. The sooner you are prepared the better. Not only does buying items like heating oil now save money, but it also brings peace of mind that you are ready for almost anything winter has to throw at you.

Don’t forget to have enough kerosene on hand for your kerosene space heater either. Many shops and storage spaces use kerosene heaters because their ability to heat a room efficiently. These heaters are also very portable and handy. Sterling oil provides and delivers kerosene to people in Lynchburg and surrounding areas and has done so for 42 years.

Temperatures in winter can routinely reach below freezing in Central Virginia. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also be life-threatening for people with compromised immune systems or the elderly. It is simply something that shouldn’t be ignored.

In 2024, an estimated 3,571 people died in the United States from causes linked to cold weather, according to a study analyzing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This figure includes deaths where cold was listed as either an underlying or contributing cause, with a notable increase in cold-related mortality observed in recent years, particularly from 2017 to 2022.

Central heat provided by electricity, gas or heating oil keeps people warm during winter’s most treacherous months. Electric and Kerosene space heaters pick up the slack in areas where a heating duct may not be present. An outdoor work area or camp site are perfect examples of where these items may be employed.

North America, after all, is cold than it is warm. If we lived in Central or South America, we may not need these appliances or services. But we live in beautiful Virginia where seasons change, producing beautiful foliage and snowfalls. Don’t be left out in the cold this winter – order your heating oil and kerosene today. You’ll be glad you did.