No! In general, used oil heaters are no more problematic than a normal fuel oil fired heater!

Over 95% of all the problems that our service techs resolve stem from Improper fuels, Improper installation, and Lack of Maintenance! Understanding how your heater works is a responsibility of every waste oil heater owner.

A waste oil heater is like a good truck. Take good care of it and it will drive 1,000,000 miles!

Yes, but you will have to restart the heater in the morning. Keep in mind that a thermostat controls the heater’s output, and oil in the building must be between 35 – 40 degrees prior to ignition; To ensure this we recommend lowering thermostat at night to 50 degrees to save on fuel and prevent problems from temperatures dropping too low, then raising it to a ‘comfortable temperature’ in the morning.

* If you will not using the heater for 6-7 days straight we recommend turning off the pre-heaters all together.

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If properly installed, operated, and maintained, a common Lanair Install will last over 10 years.

Taking good care of your Lanair according to the Manual’s recommendations is an important part of extending the life of your Unit.

It varies by how dirty your fuel is. Tips: Transmission fluid is the cleanest; diesel truck & equipment oil is the dirtiest. The average is 1-2 times per season.

Pre-filter your oil prior to pouring in the tank. ( A mesh screen will help ). Do not mix oil with solvents and parts washer fluid. Do not burn gear lubes. They will cause more maintenance even if mixed with fuel oil. Clean filters monthly. Drain water / antifreeze from tank. Vacuum combustion chamger 1-2 times per season.

Annual maintenance according to what your manual instructs is necessary.