The Advantages are Abundant
Reliable Supply
Unlike with electricity, natural gas supply is unaffected by the weather. Its delivery via underground pipelines means that storms won’t disrupt supply so your home will stay toasty warm no matter what’s happening outside.
Instant Heat
One of the greatest benefits of natural gas is its potential for instant heat. As soon as a heater or heating system is turned on the igniter is lit and heat begins to flow into your home. There’s no waiting for your house to slowly warm up.
Cleaner burning
Unlike wood or coal fires, natural gas doesn’t leave behind smoke, ash or odors. Because of this, gas heaters tend to have a longer operational life and require less maintenance than other types of heat.
Cost effective
Natural gas is, in most states, far less expensive than electricity. The initial cost involved in buying a gas heater may be higher but the lower running costs will save you money in the long term. As heating and cooling your home uses more energy than anything else, including cooking, water heating, lighting, and running appliances, this is something that should be carefully considered.
Flexible heating
Newer ducted heating models allow you to compartmentalize your home into zones so that you can enjoy the convenience of central heating without having to heat every room in your house at once, which saves both energy and money. Ducted gas heating also boasts a constant and consistent heat output, regardless of how cold it is outside, and won’t dry out the eyes, unlike reverse cycle heating systems or heat pumps.
Low carbon emissions
Compared to coal or oil, natural gas produces very low carbon emissions – around 70% less than other fossil fuels. In fact, the combustion process for natural gas is close to perfect, with only a small amount of by products emitted into the atmosphere as pollutants when it is burned. It emits hardly any sulfur, far less nitrogen dioxide, and no solid waste. Considering how many months you heat your home yearly, converting to natural gas heat will lower your carbon footprint.
