5 Essentials to Know Before Installing a Waste Oil Burner

Friday, 27 June 2025 11:44
Thinking about a waste oil furnace? Smart move—if you do it right. This isn’t just another piece of equipment. It’s a long-term investment that can transform how your shop handles energy, costs, and compliance. But skip the prep before waste oil furnace installation, and you’re asking for downtime, poor performance, and wasted ROI.

How to Get the Most Out of Waste Oil Furnace Installation

Here’s what every smart operator should know before signing off on their new system.

1. Know What You’re Already Spending on Heat

Before installing anything, get real about your current energy cost.

  • How much are you paying to heat the shop each season?
  • Are you dumping used oil you could be burning?
  • Is your current system struggling to keep up—or chewing through repair costs?

A waste oil furnace installation isn’t just about adding heat—it’s about replacing overhead with self-sustaining efficiency. If you're running a high-volume shop that generates used oil from fleet work, heavy equipment, or automotive service, you're literally sitting on your fuel source. Time to use it.

2. Turn “Free Fuel” Into a Full ROI

One of the biggest advantages of a waste oil furnace installation is obvious—you already have the fuel.

Used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission oil—it’s all energy waiting to be converted. But not all systems handle it the same. Clean Burn units are engineered to burn a wide variety of waste oils efficiently and safely without constant clogging or messy workarounds. When paired with expert installation, your waste oil heater becomes a self-sustaining powerhouse—one that slashes fuel costs, reduces disposal fees, and keeps you independent from traditional energy markets.

3. One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The wrong furnace in the right shop is still the wrong move. Having the fuel only helps if you are maximizing its efficiency with a furnace that matches your space.

Waste oil heater sizing depends on your:

  • Square footage
  • Ceiling height
  • Oil generation volume
  • Airflow requirements
  • Zone controls and layout

That’s why we conduct a full on-site assessment before any install—we’re not guessing. We’re calculating. The right system, installed the right way, doesn’t just heat your space;, it gives you precise control over where, when, and how heat is delivered.

4. Plan for Training and Team Adoption

Your crew needs to know how this system works—period. From fuel handling to daily checks, your waste oil furnace is a reliable workhorse only if it’s respected like one. That’s why we train your team on safe handling, routine maintenance, and how to troubleshoot with confidence. You’re not just installing a heater. You’re transforming how your team interacts with your facility’s energy system. The more they know, the smoother it runs.

5. Work With a Certified Clean Burn Installer

This is the big one. Don’t trust your investment to a general contractor—or your buddy’s HVAC guy. Interstate Energy is Colorado’s only authorized Clean Burn distributor. That means we don’t just sell units—we install, service, and support them with factory-trained techs who know these systems inside and out. From permits to testing to long-term maintenance, we’ve got your back. You’re not buying heat. You’re investing in independence.

Ready to Upgrade Your Waste Oil Heater?

our waste oil heater isn’t just a heating solution, it’s a business asset. And like any asset, the way you install and integrate it sets the tone for everything that follows. At Interstate Energy, we’ve installed thousands of systems, trained hundreds of crews, and helped facilities turn waste into heat without the guesswork.

Book your consult today—and let’s build it right, from day one.