Thursday, November 14, 2013

Cutting Costs With Natural Gas


Every month we pay for utility bills that leave little to none of our hard-earned money. Switching to natural gas for your home could mean huge savings. Natural gas is not only environmentally friendly, it is also economical. Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. It is better and costs less than propane and electricity. Appliances that use natural gas are also more efficient in energy consumption. They do the job faster so you are using less energy. This means more savings for you. It is abundant and we will not be running out of natural gas any time soon. This abundance drives costs down. The use of gas pipes to deliver natural gas assures a continuous non-stop supply. You no longer have to bother replacing tanks every time you run out of gas.

Save your money and reduce energy usage with natural gas. Follow these quick energy-saving tips that are easy to remember: 
  •  For heating, insulate your house and seal leaks or spaces where air can pass.
  • Keep vents and furnaces clean and free of debris that might reduce air flow.
  •  Use windows to adjust home temperature. Let the warm sun in the mornings to warm up the house and close the windows at night to keep cold air from getting in. Double glaze windows for additional insulation.
  • Install a fireplace glass door. This will keep cold air from coming in through the chimney.
  •  For water heating, always set your water temperature to 120. You can save energy and still enjoy warm water.
  • Use hot water sparingly.
  • Opt to use the microwave over an oven. A microwave uses less energy.
  • You can have your house checked for energy efficiency to determine how much your house losses heat and at what rate.
  •  Fully load the washing machine, dryer and dishwasher to maximize the energy used in every run.

Know where and how to cut costs. Make the right energy choices to save money for your family. Appliances that run on natural gas are highly efficient compared to electric ones. They were modelled with energy savings in mind to help reduce everyone’s carbon footprint. Haven’t got a pipeline installed? Not a problem. Installing a pipeline is a simple process. Look for a gas company that is available in your area. You can talk to different companies to compare services and cost. For reference, read this article on how to choose the best gas company.

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