Safe Environmentally Friendly -Gas Appliances Tips

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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. These are possibly some of the most technical need based appliances to install or repair and therefore we never recommend you do it yourself. We have written below some tips on purchasing gas appliances and necessary knowledge on installation. We also have a few environmental tips. I hope this helps you in your decision to not only buy but to GO GREEN!
Food for thought,
ArchAngel



GAS RANGES

• To install a gas range in your home, you will need a gas hookup, either to a natural gas source or to a liquid propane (LP) supply tank and a 120-volt household electric circuit for running appliance features including the clock and lights, and the electronic ignition.
• Gas ranges allow you to use different levels of heat almost instantly. The burners stop retaining heat quickly so the cooking is stopped faster as well when you turn the burners off. They use precise temperature controls as well.
• If you are shopping for a gas range make sure to purchase one with an electronic ignition that automatically lights your burners.
• You can purchase a range with special features like high output quick heat for searing or you can get burners that hold more steady heat for simmering. You can also purchase burners that are sealed making it easier to clean them. They also prevent food from getting stuck under them.
• Gas ranges usually cost more than electric ranges but the environmentally friendly aspect and lower costs outway this. Propane gas is cleaner burning than coal, heating oil or gasoline, and it often costs less than these fuels or electricity. Propane combustion does not emit large amounts of carbon dioxide and produces no sulfur dioxide or particulates - primary causes of the greenhouse effect and acid rain. In fact, using propane instead of electricity produced by coal-fired plants can reduce the carbon dioxide emissions attributable to heating a home by as much as 75%!
• Electric stoves use less energy but cost more to operate. Stoves that rely on natural gas have an added benefit: natural gas emits only half the carbon of coal, none of the sulfur, and less nitrogen.

INDUCTION COOKTOPS

• Another option 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 magnetic fields: each 'element' or induction coil generates a magnetic field that induces heat into steel cookware placed on top of it. Induction cooktops have the same instant control as gas and are the fastest of all cooktop types to heat and cook food. The first time I saw one of these I thought I had been dropped into a sci-fi movie! They are truly amazing and wonderfully environmentally friendly.
• No open flame
• Excellent for cooking, warming or reheating
• Cool to the touch
• Modern breakthrough
• Multiple uses
• Great for commercial cooking stations
• No gas fume or flame danger

DRYERS

• Insist on a moisture sensor for dryers. Most dryers you purchase now have a sensor that automatically stops the cycle when your laundry is dry. They sense the moisture levels and do not overdry which saves energy. This also protects your clothing from being overdried and therefore shrinking it.
  
• Purchase a gas dryer because they perform just as good as an electric dryer but they are cheaper to run and also have a less harsh impact on our environment. They put off on average 40% less carbon dioxide than an electric dryer does. They cost more initially but their operating cost is so much lower that they pay for themselves in a year or two based on usage.
• Most commercial companies use gas dryers... for instance hotels, inns, and restaurants. If commercial businesses choose natural gas, don’t you think 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

• A natural gas tank-type water heater uses about 29% less energy than an electric water heater. And, a natural gas water heater emits about 2,856 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.

	ENERGY COSTS OF VARIOUS COOKING METHODS Appliance Temp. Time Energy Cost Electric oven 350 F 1 hr 2.0 kWh 16c Convection oven (elec) 325 F 45 min 1.39 kWh 11c Gas oven 350 F 1 hr 1.12 kWh 7c Frying pan 420 F 1 hr .9 kWh 7c Toaster oven 425 F 50 min .95 kWh 6c Crockpot 200 F 7 hr .7 kWh 6c Microwave oven "High" 15 min .36 kWh 3c * Source: Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings