diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/HeatCrafter.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/HeatCrafter.java
index 5af67c37c7..fcf25ddc4c 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/HeatCrafter.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/HeatCrafter.java
@@ -51,6 +51,11 @@ public class HeatCrafter extends GenericCrafter{
             super.updateTile();
         }
 
+        @Override
+        public boolean shouldConsume(){
+            return (heatRequirement <= 0f || heat > 0) && super.canConsume();
+        }
+
         @Override
         public float heatRequirement(){
             return heatRequirement;