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We can safely install/ hook up your gas appliances... ranges, dryers and gas logs oh my!

The house above did not have a correct installation of their gas stove! We don't want that for you!

Gas appliances are environmentally friendly and safe to use. Theseare possibly some of the most technical need based appliances toinstall or repair and therefore we never recommend you do it yourself.We have written below some tips on purchasing gas appliances andnecessary knowledge on installation. We also have a few environmentaltips. I hope this helps you in your decision to not only buy but to GO GREEN!

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GAS RANGES

Toinstall a gas range in your home, you will need a gas hookup, either toa natural gas source or to a liquid propane (LP) supply tank and a120-volt household electric circuit for running appliance featuresincluding the clock and lights, and the electronic ignition.Gasranges allow you to use different levels of heat almost instantly. Theburners stop retaining heat quickly so the cooking is stopped faster aswell when you turn the burners off. They use precise temperaturecontrols as well.If youare shopping for a gas range make sure to purchase one with anelectronic ignition that automatically lights your burners.Youcan purchase a range with special features like high output quick heatfor searing or you can get burners that hold more steady heat forsimmering. You can also purchase burners that are sealed making iteasier to clean them. They also prevent food from getting stuck underthem.Gas ranges usuallycost more than electric ranges but the environmentally friendly aspectand lower costs outway this. Propane gas is cleaner burning than coal,heating oil or gasoline, and it often costs less than these fuels orelectricity. Propane combustion does not emit large amounts of carbondioxide and produces no sulfur dioxide or particulates - primary causesof the greenhouse effect and acid rain. In fact, using propane insteadof electricity produced by coal-fired plants can reduce the carbondioxide emissions attributable to heating a home by as much as 75%!Electricstoves use less energy but cost more to operate. Stoves that rely onnatural gas have an added benefit: natural gas emits only half thecarbon of coal, none of the sulfur, and less nitrogen.

INDUCTION COOKTOPS

Anotheroption is purchasing an induction cooktop. Induction cooking uses 90%of the energy produced compared to only 40% for a gas burner and 50%for traditional electric ranges. Induction cooking is based on magneticfields: each 'element' or induction coil generates a magnetic fieldthat induces heat into steel cookware placed on top of it. Inductioncooktops have the same instant control as gas and are the fastest ofall cooktop types to heat and cook food. The first time I saw one ofthese I thought I had been dropped into a sci-fi movie! They are trulyamazing and wonderfully environmentally friendly.No open flameExcellent for cooking, warming or reheatingCool to the touchModern breakthroughMultiple usesGreat for commercial cooking stationsNo gas fume or flame dangerDRYERS

Insist on a moisture sensor for dryers.Most dryers you purchase now have a sensor that automatically stops thecycle when your laundry is dry. They sense the moisture levels and donot overdry which saves energy. This also protects your clothing frombeing overdried and therefore shrinking it.

Purchase a gas dryer because they perform just as good as an electricdryer but they are cheaper to run and also have a less harsh impact onour environment. They put off on average 40% less carbon dioxide thanan electric dryer does. They cost more initially but their operatingcost is so much lower that they pay for themselves in a year or twobased on usage. Mostcommercial companies use gas dryers... for instance hotels, inns, andrestaurants. If commercial businesses choose natural gas, don’t youthink you should too?

GAS LOGS

Natural gas fireplaces fit today's lifestyles: Natural gas units reduce by up to 99% the amount of pollutants and particles emitted into the air.Instant ON/OFF operation. Flip a switch or touch a remote control. Continuous fuel supply.No soot, no ashes, no messy clean-up, no creosote buildup in your chimney, no chimney fires.Using natural gas logs or fireplaces can cost as little as 25% of the cost of burning wood.Most operate independently of electric power, providing an auxiliary home heating source during power outages.WATER HEATERS

Anatural gas tank-type water heater uses about 29% less energy than anelectric water heater. And, a natural gas water heater emits about2,856 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually versus electric water heating which emits about 6,509 pounds of CO2. Yes, a gas water heater emits 2.3 times less CO2 than an electric water heater.