Cost savings
Economical and efficient
Natural gas is a highly efficient source of energy and can deliver power outputs far greater than electricity’s standard 2.2 kilowatts.
Although the initial expenditure OnGas appliances may be higher than for electrical appliances, they are usually more cost effective to operate and maintain, resulting in lower costs overall in the long term. The cost savings of gas compared to electrical appliances can be significant, as the chart below demonstrates.
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Reliable and precise
No other energy source except gas has the capacity to provide an endless supply of hot water, and at such precise temperatures. Electronic controllers ensure the temperature is not only exact, it is also constant. A further benefit of gas water heating is the fast turnaround time it provides, far faster than electric heating.
Natural gas is also a superior energy source for heating, requiring only a little gas to deliver immediate heating in all applications, from the domestic to commercial settings and for industrial and manufacturing requirements.
In the kitchen, commercial and domestic, natural gas provides precise accuracy that is simply not available with electricity. Only a gas flame provides an infinite number of heat settings. And gas ovens are increasingly popular, not only because they produce more succulent food as a result of the water vapour produced by the gas, but also for their instant heating capacity, which eliminates the need for pre-heating of the oven.
Faster results in the laundry
Gas dryers are available for both commercial and domestic use, and provide faster drying times than electric dryers. They are also more gentle on fabrics, leaving fewer wrinkles and less static.
Warmth outdoors all year
Natural gas ensures the use of outdoor living areas year round, with a variety of gas appliances available for the outdoors such as; gas fires, flares, radiant heaters, barbecues and pool heating.
For more detailed information about using gas, please refer to the Residential gas appliances and Commercial gas appliances sections of this guide.