When you think about making your home a cozy, inviting place, natural gas really shines as an excellent choice. It’s like having a versatile friend in your home that not only saves you money but also keeps things running smoothly and efficiently.
Buying a home with natural gas offers comfort and convenience, energy efficiency, cost savings and numerous usage options including (but not limited to) heat systems, water heaters, cooktops, clothes dryers, fire pits, fireplaces, fire logs, outdoor grills, gas lanterns, generators, patio heaters, pools, and spas.
Did you know that nationally, natural gas is also essential for improving our environment? Carbon dioxide emissions from homeowners using natural gas for space heating, water heating, cooking and clothes drying are 22% lower than those attributable to an all-electric home.
More importantly, 9 out of 10 homebuyers are more likely to purchase a home with natural gas than an all-electric home, they have a 6% higher resale value, and they have a 50%+ savings when used for heat, water heat and cooking combined.
Natural Gas Heating Systems
- 25° warmer and faster to heat your home
- Longer life and less maintenance
- Less $$$ to operate
- Up to 52% energy savings on heating
Natural Gas Water Heaters I Tank & Tankless Options
- Tank systems are 2x faster to heat than electric, energy efficient and work during a power outage
- Tankless systems have an endless supply of hot water, a 20-year lifespan, can cut water heating expenses by 40% compared to a traditional tank-type water heater and can qualify for Dominion Energy’s ValueRate* benefit with an additional average monthly savings of 4.5%.
- Tankless systems can be turned on during a power out with a small battery.
Natural Gas Logs I Vented & Vent-Free
- Clean and convenient
- Instant warmth and ambiance
- Works in a power outage
- Vent-free provide even more heat and up 98% more energy-efficient
Natural Gas Clothes Dryers
- Dry 2x faster than electric models
- Easier on fabrics
- Up to 50% energy savings
Natural Gas Grills
- Grill on a moments notice and never run out of fuel
- Eliminates the use of heavy tanks and messy charcoal
- Attractive and able to use outdoors year-round
Natural Gas Outdoor Amenities I more Options
- Firepits and Fireplaces – easier on the environment than wood-burning fires
- Patio Heaters – provide warmth and heat for up to 20 feet
- Pool and Spa Heaters – 2x faster heating, reducing water heating expenses
- Gas Lights – soft amber glow doesn’t attract insects
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