Spring Brook Fuel
12 Sanger Avenue , Waterville, Maine, United States

It was 1918 and The War was over. A new automobile cost 500 dollars, a gallon of milk was 55 cents, and a dollar would fill your gas tank.Robert L. Ervin was a Colby College graduate, coach, and business owner. He did not have to look far to see the sound commercial potential in the Kennebec River which had become the source of “frozen gold” for entrepreneurs shipping ice all over the world.Ervins new business became the Spring Brook Ice Company taken from the name of the crystal clear brook on Drummond Avenue that he dammed and harvested every winter with his men. Blocks of ice were cut with heavily toothed saws and carried by conveyor belt into the massive icehouse to be covered with straw and sawdust.

With a strong economy and growing commerce, the business expanded to the Spring Brook Ice and Fuel Company in 1922. Nine years later, the business moved to its current home on 12 Sanger Avenue.Supply for his customers was a continuing concern and in 1960, Mr. Ervin erected two large storage tanks on the site to insure that oil would always be available.A generous businessman and community leader, R. L. Ervin operated the business diligently until his death in 1962 when his wife, Caroline, became the company president. Always charitable, they cared greatly for their employees, building them homes in a nearby residential development.While coal and ice continued to be business staples into the 1950s, heating and range oil became the fuels of choice as homes and businesses switched to the more convenient liquid alternative.

For over ninety years Spring Brook Ice and Fuel Company has been part of the community fabric of Central Maine. Now in the third generation of local ownership, we have evolved from selling ice and coal to supplying heating oil, propane, diesel and solid fuels. In spite of accelerating change, our values have not wavered.

• Service and dedication to community
• Superb workmanship
• Fair honest treatment leading to lasting relationships
• Quality products at a fair price
• Willingness to go the last mile for customer satisfaction

Heating oil and propane prices rise with the stock market

Heating oil and propane prices have risen over 20% with the extended rise of the stock market. Ordinarily petroleum distillate prices stabilize or drop with the change of seasons. However, it is clear that we live in a global market, and the rise in seasonal inventories which historically have driven prices down no longer occur. Excess inventory is absorbed by exports to countries willing to pay premium prices. It becomes more critical for the American consumer to buy "on the dips." Of course no one can predict the future, but current prices are affordable and are worth careful deliberation and action. You should feel free to call us about the market.

PreBuy Heating Oil. Fix your Propane price.

We offer the prebuy option on a daily basis. At $2.799 per gallon the price may seem high but in recent weeks the price has actually dropped. Planning for next year is prudent. True, the price of heating oil could go down, but the crude oil market seems to have found its global footing. Higher prices are more likely than lower prices. Get peace of mind...prebuy now.At the moment propane prices are slightly down, and the move to fix your propane price for next year should be a strong consideration. We welcome credit worthy new customers by setting tanks for free, waiving any adminsitrative fees, and offering credits* for initial accounts.

Our Certified Team

Spring Brooks employees proudly maintain a reputation for product knowledge, unmatched service and customer satisfaction.Our staff is professionally trained and certified to help you select and maintain HVAC systems that provide you with the highest possible efficiency while staying within your budget.

Customer Care

For nearly one hundred years customer care has been our first priority. We do not just provide full maintenance and emergency service 24 hours day, every day of the year, we do so cheerfully and without hesitation. As one customer said: Spring Brook technicians do what they say they are going to do. They provide the kind of customer care you rarely find anywhere else.

Licensed Trained Technicians

We hire the best technicians and support their continued education. Our technicians are not just fully licensed, they are masters at their trade. We expect them to be knowledgeable in all heating designs and engineering so that they can devise and describe accurately the best solution for you. The Company expects quality workmanship whether it is a simple furnace cleaning or a full boiler installation. We understand that the finished product is a reflection of our workmanship.

Installation: Heating, Air Conditioning, Solar Systems
We install oil, propane, and pellet heating systems as well as air conditioning for replacement, remodeling and new construction projects. We will provide construction analysis, on-site inspection, detailed recommendations, and quality workmanship. We understand how to maximize effciency and savings from proven equipment. Our work will impress you.