The ROI of Lanair Waste Oil Heaters vs. Natural Gas
Escalating energy costs are eating into margins across industries. Plenty of facility owners and shop managers are feeling the heat, literally and financially. The latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts the average Henry Hub natural gas price is expected to be $3.70 per million BTU (MMBtu) in 2025, and rise to $4.40 in 2026. The price you’re paying now is most likely the best you’ll get for the foreseeable future.
But if your operation generates used oil, perhaps from vehicle maintenance or industrial work, there’s a better option. A Lanair waste oil heater lets you burn that oil for heat, cutting that dependence on natural gas and keeping thousands of dollars in your budget.
Why Waste Oil Heaters Make Financial Sense
Used oil is a byproduct in many operations, yet businesses too often pay to dispose of it and pay again for heating fuel. Waste oil heaters flip that script. These systems burn used motor oil, transmission fluid, and similar oil-based fluids right there on-site, and convert them into a steady source of heat.
EPA-approved means you can do it legally and with full compliance with environmental standards. This is a practical way to keep warm and keep money in your pocket when waste builds up.
Crunching the Numbers: ROI That Heats Up Fast
Heating a 5,000-square-foot facility through a full winter might require 800 to 1,200 gallons of fuel, which, at $3.70 per MMBTU, adds up to roughly $3,000 in seasonal heating costs with natural gas.
Now imagine burning used oil instead; oil you already have on-site. With a Lanair waste oil heater, the cost of fuel drops to zero. That’s thousands in savings every year, something our customers tell us about all the time.
You can even calculate your exact potential savings using Lanair’s Savings Calculator. Plug in your details and see exactly what you'd save – this winter, and the ones after.
The Case for Switching Now
Natural gas prices aren’t headed down any time soon. With projections hitting $4.40 per MMBTU by 2026, and market volatility driven by global events and unpredictability, you might be looking at the lowest rates you’ll get for a long time.
There is also a timing factor. Many businesses qualify for tax credits or incentives when they invest in equipment that cuts waste and improves energy use. Waste oil heaters fit both criteria. If your business generates used oil that you’re not actively using as heat, you’re sitting on an underused asset.
Making the switch now can help you:
- Lock in lower heating costs for years to come
- Protect your budget from future fuel price spikes
- Take advantage of environmental incentives while they’re still available
EuroServices Auto Reports $25,000 savings over 7 years with a Lanair Waste Oil heater. Read Waste Oil Heater ROI Case Study
“We are very careful about how we process our waste oil and we do perform regular annual maintenance (cleaning and servicing) on the unit, but it has never let us down. The service and parts departments have been very helpful and responsive to our needs, and their advice has always been spot on. The purchase was a good decision then, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.” – Bill Moss, Owner EuroServices Auto, Warrenton VA
More Than Just Savings
Lanair waste oil heaters take a problem you already have and turn it into a solution you’ll actually use. Instead of paying to have waste oil hauled away, you burn it in-house, which will cut out the disposal fees and transportation costs that come with them. They check all the EPA boxes so you don’t need to worry about compliance.
Our heaters are sure to run, day after day, season after season. Maintenance is minimal, but if something goes wrong, they’re covered by warranties that actually mean something.
“We’ve seen thousands of customers eliminate their heating bills entirely”
— Lanair
Start Saving with Lanair
Every season you delay, you’re leaving money on the table and letting rising fuel prices take a bigger bite out of your budget. Lanair waste oil heaters turn what used to be a cost into something useful: free heat. Run the numbers with our Savings Calculator, or talk to us directly for a system that fits your space and your workload.