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The convenience of
natural gas cannot be disputed. Unlike several other fuels including
oil and coal, natural gas pumps through underground pipelines.
Consequently, you are never without fuel to run your home on even
when the weather makes the roads impassable. You don’t have to be
dependent on a fuel delivery when you choose natural gas. As a
resource, natural gas is plentiful in the US with no signs of
shortage for at least 100 years.
There are many different kinds of gas heaters and appliances. No
matter what size or kind of home you have, you are sure to find a
suitable gas heat system. Gas heat systems are available in many
different configurations to complement all of the different types of
homes and different climates. They are available at a variety of
price points.
Newer gas appliances have higher efficiency ratings than older model
systems, but they also tend to cost more. However, the higher the
efficiency rating, the more you will save on your gas bill each
month.
Another benefit of natural gas is its cleanliness. Gas heat systems
whether they are running a furnace, a water heater, a fireplace, a
stove, an oven, a washing machine or a dryer always runs clean. You
don’t have to worry about unpleasant odors, soot or ashes when you
use gas heat.
The only byproducts of gas combustion are water vapor and carbon
dioxide, so the environment is not damaged when you use it. Oil
stored in an underground tank can leak into the ground, which is
also bad for the environment. This won’t happen with natural gas as
your fuel source.
Gas Heat Advantages
Gas heat systems are one of the most cost efficient forms of home
heating available. When you compare gas run appliances with those
that run off electricity, gas appliances consistently cost less in
energy costs to accomplish the same tasks. For instance, a gas water
heater can produce as much as twice the amount of hot water that an
electric model can in the same amount of time for approximately 1/3
of the cost.
Likewise, a gas dryer can dry twice as many clothes in the same
amount of time as an electric dryer and for less money. When it
comes to cooking appliances, gas heat is king. Professional chefs
agree that cooking with gas is the most precise way to cook.
Moreover, you don’t have to wait for a gas range to heat up like an
electric range. The heat you get is instant and you have complete
control over the temperature. Just like other gas appliances, there
are less energy costs with gas stoves in comparison to electric
stoves. It even costs less to heat your pool or spa with a gas
heater than an electrical heater, a difference of hundreds of
dollars annually.
Unlike electric heating systems, there are rarely ever natural gas
outages. If there is an outage as the result of some kind of
accident or natural disaster, it will be fixed immediately as gas
line ruptures or leaks are a public hazard. Electrical outages are
far more common and tend to last longer. In the winter, an
electrical outage can force you out of your home if you rely on
electricity for heat.
For all of those reasons, gas is the preferred home fueling method
of homebuyers. A gas heat system consequently adds intrinsic value
to your home and will be an asset when it comes time to sell. Home
buyers know that once a home is connected to the gas line, there are
many other possibilities available to them such as installing a
heated pool, spa or barbecue sometime in the future.
Propane gas, while not as convenient as natural gas, is also a clean
and cost effective way to heat your home and run your appliances. In
areas where natural gas in not available; propane gas is a good
alternative.
Like natural gas, propane appliances are almost twice as efficient
as electrical appliances and propane furnaces and water heaters can
save you hundreds of dollars annually over their electric
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