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WASTE OIL HEATERS – BEAT HIGH FUEL COSTS THIS WINTER!
Waste oil heaters and waste oil boilers produce nearly “free” heat while also eliminating the burden of recycling used oil. It gets even better; some states offer tax incentives to heat your facility with waste oil heaters and waste oil boilers!
Waste oil heaters and waste oil boilers are typically fueled with used vegetable oil, recycled oil, used motor oil or used transmission fluid.
Restaurants, auto repair shops, quick lubes and manufacturing facilities generate a surplus of used oil. It is difficult to dispose of waste oil. Tap into this enormous surplus by installing waste oil heaters and waste oil boilers today!

Waste Oil Heaters / Waste Oil Boilers – Commonly Asked Questions:

Is it really free to heat with waste oil? Only if you self-generate a sufficient supply of waste oil. In reality, waste oil heaters still use electricity to power the blower fan. This cost is about 1/60th of the cost to run a comparable clean fuel oil heater.
Most states have waste oil suppliers if you do not generate enough on your own. Waste oil prices range from $.50 to $.90 per gallon delivered. Take a look at the cost of diesel fuel oil the next time you are filling up your vehicle. Fuel oil is estimated to cost $5.49/gallon this winter. Crunch the numbers; the payback for purchasing a waste oil heater is often less than 1 year.

Where can I obtain waste oil? Waste oil cannot be safely dumped into the ground, landfills or waterways. Commercial entities that generate waste oil typically pay a recycler for proper disposal. You can purchase waste oil from recyclers or buy it directly from the source that produces it. The most common waste oil producers are restaurants, quick lubes, automotive repair shops and factories that use hydraulic equipment.

What is the BTU potential of a typical gallon of waste oil? A gallon of waste oil contains 153,000 to 180,000 BTU’s per gallon. For comparison, a gallon of propane fuel will produce 92,000 BTU’s

Are there environmental concerns when burning waste oil? Modern waste oil heaters and waste oil boilers do not produce odors or smoke. Before you purchase a waste oil heater or waste oil boiler, make sure it meets all EPA requirements.

The cons: As with any heating device, there are pros and cons. Waste oil heaters can require more frequent cleaning then a traditional clean fuel oil heater. If you follow the manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions, you shouldn’t run into problems. The money you are saving grossly outweighs the small amount of additional maintenance that may or may not be required.

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