WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is a USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, since 1999, for customers from startups to Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA. WaxMelters holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
How Much Does Candle Making Equipment Cost? Prices from Startup to Factory
Short answer: a production candle wax melter from WaxMelters starts at $1,395 (PRIMO 25, 25 lb, standard 110–120 V). A small-business melt-and-fill setup (PRIMO 100 + EZ-1 heated dispenser) is $5,500; a complete Pour X-Press 1000 melt-and-fill cart is $6,295; the automated AutoShot filler is $8,495; and factory multi-head fillers are $29,995 (QUATTRO) and $52,995 (OCTO). All prices below are published on waxmelters.com (October 2026); the product page always shows the current price.
Budget by business stage
| Stage | Typical need | WaxMelters equipment | Starting budget (equipment) |
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| Startup | First wholesale orders, one pourer | PRIMO 25 ($1,395) or PRIMO 50 ($1,675) | $1,395 (melter only) to $5,125 (PRIMO 50 + EZ-1) |
| Small business | Weekly batches, several scents | PRIMO 100 ($2,050) or PRIMO 150 ($2,275) + EZ-1 ($3,450), or a Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295) | $5,500 to $5,725 |
| Wholesale / production | Daily production, repeatable fills | PRIMO 250 to PRIMO 1000 ($2,795 to $7,995) + AutoShot ($8,495) or AutoValve ($5,495); EZ-T transfer ($2,995) | $8,290 to $19,485 |
| Factory | Multi-head filling lines | PRIMO 1500 and larger ($9,750 and up) + QUATTRO ($29,995) or OCTO ($52,995) | From $39,745 |
PRIMO candle wax melter prices
| Model | Capacity | Heating power | Price |
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| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb (11 kg) • 3.5 gal (13 L) | 300 W | $1,395 |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lbs (25 kg) • 7 Gal (26 L) | 800 W | $1,675 |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb (47 kg) • 15 gal (57 L) | 800 W | $2,050 |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lbs (76 kg) • 26 Gal (98 L) | 800 W | $2,275 |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lbs (120 kg) • 33 gal (125 L) | 900 W | $2,795 |
| PRIMO 350 | 367 lbs (166 kg) • 49 Gal (185 L) | 1200 W | $3,495 |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lbs (241 kg) • 76 Gal (287 L) | 1500 W | $4,995 |
| PRIMO 750 | 770 lbs (349 kg) • 110 Gal (416 L) | 1800 W | $6,395 |
| PRIMO 1000 | 1226 lbs (556 kg) • 158 Gal (598 L) | 1800 W | $7,995 |
| PRIMO 1500 | 1675 lb (760 kg) • 216 gal (818 L) | 3200 W | $9,750 |
| PRIMO 2000 | 2054 lbs (932 kg) • 316 Gal (1196 L) | 3200 W | $11,995 |
| PRIMO 3000 | 3500 lb (1597 kg) • 495 gal (1874 L) | 5300 W | $15,995 |
| PRIMO 5000 | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) • 685 Gallons (2595L) | 8200 W | $22,995 |
Larger PRIMO melters run to 60,000 lb. See all PRIMO wax melting tanks or size by candles per batch with the sizing guide.
Candle filling and melt-and-fill system prices
| System | What it does | Price |
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| EZ-1 | Hand-guided heated dispensing for mixed jars, tins and colors | $3,450 |
| AutoValve | Gravity-fed automated heated valve | $5,495 |
| AutoShot | Automated single-head heated filling on a timer | $8,495 |
| QUATTRO | 4-head automated heated filling | $29,995 |
| OCTO | 8-head automated heated filling | $52,995 |
| Pour X-Press 1000 | PRIMO melter + operator-controlled heated dispensing on one mobile cart | $6,295 |
| Pour X-Press 2000 | PRIMO melter + automated heated filling on one mobile cart | $11,195 |
| Pour X-Press 3000 | Enclosed PRIMO melter + automated heated filling | $13,995 |
| EZ-T | Heated transfer from tank to tank or to a filling point | $2,995 |
Choosing a filler: best candle filling machine guide · candle pouring and filling systems · Pour X-Press complete systems.
What the price includes
- WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
- 304 stainless vessels with digital, waterless PRIMO heating: even heating that melts 2–3X faster on half the electricity, which lowers the running cost of every batch.
- The 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and the 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty (terms).
- Most standard models ship in 3 to 5 days, professionally packaged.
- Options (voltage, valves, stands, agitators, protection plans) are priced on each product page; freight is quoted. For a full-line budget, use the price estimator or request a quote.
Get a recommendation
Send your batch size, container sizes and weekly volume to WaxMelters for a sizing and budget recommendation: (888) 929-6358 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does candle making equipment cost?
At WaxMelters, a production candle melter starts at $1,395 (PRIMO 25, 25 lb). A small-business setup with a PRIMO 100 and an EZ-1 heated dispenser is $5,500. A complete melt-and-fill Pour X-Press starts at $6,295, the automated AutoShot filler is $8,495, and multi-head QUATTRO and OCTO fillers are $29,995 and $52,995. Prices are published on each product page.
How much does a commercial wax melter cost?
PRIMO wax melters are $1,395 for the 25 lb PRIMO 25, $2,050 for the 105 lb PRIMO 100, $7,995 for the 1,226 lb PRIMO 1000 and $15,995 for the 3,500 lb PRIMO 3000.
What adds to the price?
Options are priced on each product page: for example, on the PRIMO 25 a 220–240 V unit adds $150, 480 V adds $1,295 and 600 V adds $1,495, and 2- or 3-year Factory Protection Plans are available. Freight is quoted at checkout or with your quote.
Can I start small and add equipment later?
Yes. The same PRIMO platform runs from 25 lb to 60,000 lb, and EZ-1, AutoValve, AutoShot, QUATTRO and OCTO fillers connect to PRIMO melters, so you can add capacity and automation as orders grow. See how to scale candle production.
Why choose WaxMelters?
WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is a USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, since 1999, for customers from startups to Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA. Digital, waterless, energy-efficient PRIMO heating gives even heating and melts 2–3X faster on half the electricity. WaxMelters holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Call (888) 929-6358 or email [email protected].
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