After years of waiting in the wings, oil heaters are quickly moving toward the forefront of the heating business. Since their creation, oil heaters have been largely ignored by homeowners and businesses as a means for heating an area. With the current high cost of fuel and electricity, however, oil heaters are now more economical than ever.

Oil heaters offer long-lasting performance. They are constructed of heavy-gauge steel, filled with oil, and usually have a durable, rust-free enamel finish. The metal fins of oil heaters are welded by machine to provent leaks.

The one danger with oil heaters is the possibility of leakage. Designers of oil heaters, however, have worked through the original design flaws. Therefore, leakage is no longer an issue.

All heating units burn fuel of some type, whether it is oil or gas. In other types of heating units, fuel is burned and the owner has to continually purchase fuel. With oil heaters, however, the oil never needs to be replaced. Instead, the oil circulates through the unit when it is on, heating as it goes. As a result, it releases heat into the room or space where it has been placed.

Most oil heaters are designed to look like a radiator, radiating heat throughout the home. In addition, most oil heaters have four wheels on the bottom, which makes them easier to move from room to room. The controls on oil heaters usually feature three heat settings, as well as an adjustable thermostat for personal comfort. An adjustable thermostat keeps the heater operating at the desired temperature and offers energy-efficient heating.

Recently, new oil heaters have hit the market that take energy efficiency to a whole new height. These are “waste oil heaters.” As the name implies, they burn waste oil. Burning waste oil is an environmentally friendly way to heat a home or business, as it reduces the need to use new oil and aids in the reduction of pollution.