Oxygen Tank Rental vs. On-Site equipment lease — The Real Cost
The fair way to compare oxygen options is total monthly cost, not sticker price. Rented cylinders carry charges that rental quotes rarely add up: delivery, deposits, hazmat, and staff time — all of which grow with usage. An on-site equipment lease is a single flat number.
What rental really includes
A cylinder rental bill is more than the gas. It bundles per-tank rental, delivery and fuel surcharges, tank deposits, hazmat handling, and the labor of ordering, receiving, and returning tanks. Because these scale with consumption, a busier clinic pays more every month.
What a equipment lease includes
An on-site equipment lease is one flat monthly payment covering the plant, professional installation, preventive service, and oxygen-purity monitoring. It does not change when you have a busy surgical week — your oxygen cost is fixed.
Why the gap widens over time
Rental costs rise as your caseload grows and as suppliers raise rates. A fixed equipment lease does the opposite — the more oxygen you use, the more value you get from the same flat payment. Most clinics that switch save 20–40%.
Key benefits
- Rental cost grows with usage; equipment lease stays flat
- equipment lease bundles install, service, and monitoring
- No deposits, delivery surcharges, or hazmat fees on-site
- Typical savings of 20–40% after switching
Frequently asked questions
Is a equipment lease really cheaper than renting cylinders?
For most clinics, yes. Once you total delivery, deposits, hazmat, and labor on top of the rental charge — and account for how those grow with usage — a flat on-site equipment lease commonly saves 20–40%.
How do I compare the two fairly?
Add up every line on your oxygen invoices over a few months — not just the gas — then compare that total to a flat equipment lease for a system sized to your caseload. ON2 can build that comparison with you.
Does the equipment lease price change if we get busier?
No. The equipment lease is a fixed monthly cost regardless of how much oxygen you use, which is the opposite of usage-based cylinder rental.
See your real numbers side by side
Use the calculator for a preliminary system and price estimate, or ask ON2 to review your clinic’s requirements.