Thinking about switching to gas devices may be a way to reduce your bills while experiencing gains in ease, efficiency and performance.
There is a high supply of natural gas in the US resulting in low, stable prices, and gas is considered to be the cleanest fossil fuel, therefore, it can be seen as the most eco-friendly choice.
If you already have gas installed in your house, or are building a new home you may wish to consider the possible benefits of gas appliances and natural gas home appliances.
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A natural gas device makes use of natural gas as the main fuel source. Gas appliances offer a practicable substitute to electrical home appliances.
In the majority of cases natural gas devices still will need an electrical outlet but use gas as the primary source of power. The amount of electricity used depends on the type of appliance. E.g, a natural gas water heater will still work even if the power goes out, whereas a natural gas tumble dryer still relies upon electricity.
Natural gas can have any number of purposes in your home.
Providing heat with gas generally costs less than heating your home using electrical appliances. The difference can be as much as 50% subject to your energy prices and relative efficiency gains.
Natural gas provides higher air temperatures and is more reliable.This is due to gas lines being less exposed to the elements than power lines.
Apart from general heating natural gas is ideal for having a fire in your home.Forget the hassle of having to collect or buy logs or clean out the ashes. With a gas fire, you still get real flames and plenty of warmth without the fuss.
Natural gas air conditioners can be an adept way to cool your home, even if there is a power failure.
Gas powered air conditioning requires a greater initial investment but is more cost effective to run and maintain meaning lower prices in the long term. Better effectiveness has the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint.
Gas water boilers come in two main designs, tank heaters and non-tank or on-demand heaters. Gas heaters are faster and more fuel efficient than electric water boilers. Tankless water heaters also give a continuous supply even with high demand.
The fact that gas lines are usually dug into the ground and protected from the weather means you still have hot water even if there’s a power outage.
Most people have come across the saying “cooking with gas”. A great advertising line designed to link the use of gas with effectiveness and efficiency.
Clever marketing or not the phrase is used today because it is true. The majority of chefs choose gas for the ability to vary the temperature, and natural gas hobs provide a much more efficient way of converting fuel into heat.
You might not instantly think of using gas in your laundry room, however, gas dryers can be an excellent choice. They operate a few degrees hotter thus clothes dry in less time and clothes have to endure less tumbling.
You have to restrict your gas use to indoor appliances. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, natural gas is a great power source for patio lights and outdoor cooking and even to heat your spa.
delight your guests before they even reach the front door with path lights, keep them toasty on cool evenings and get dinner ready outside at the perfect temperature, when you like, and without the having to go to fill up your propane bottles.
Just like indoor water heaters a pool or spa heater will heat the water twice as rapidly as an electric equivalent. And gas outdoor heaters offer ambiance as well as offering comfort for the best indoor-outdoor living.
As with anything there are pros and cons to natural gas devices. First up the advantages of choosing Natural Gas.
Making the change between natural gas and electricity is not always simple and the optimal choice for you probably won’t be the optimal choice for everyone.
If your main driver is cost natural gas is for the time being the cheaper option. However, while studies show that three-quarters of new home buyers are choosing to have gas, retrospectively installing natural gas is expensive. With this in mind, getting a quote for installing a natural gas line if you don’t currently have gas appliances is a good first step.
Another reason to choose gas is stability of supply. If power failures are common in your area then being able to heat water, heat or cool your home and cook during outages can be a huge benefit.
Lastly, the sustainability credentials of natural gas could be considered as relatively short term, as you can’t power them from renewable sources like you can electrical home appliances. Opting for renewable energy may turn out to be more cost-effective and more eco-friendly options in the long run.
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