Enhance Your Home with the Natural Gas Advantage
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You face
many important decisions when you decide
to build or remodel a home. Your home
should be a place where you can relax
and feel comfortable. By choosing a home
with natural gas appliances, you'll find
greater convenience, more value for your
energy dollar, and more years of
dependable service. Whether using gas
for space heating, water heating,
cooking, clothes drying or adding
amenities such as fireplaces, gaslights,
barbecues or pool or spa heaters - gas
beats electricity on performance,
cost-efficiency and its effect on the
environment. Take a closer look at the
many advantages of natural gas. We think
you'll find a lot of comfort in them.
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Home
Heating: Why is
natural gas the homeowner's
undisputed choice in space heating?
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Water Heating: Are you tired
of running out of hot water while
showering, cleaning or doing
laundry?
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Ranges
and Ovens: Why do the finest
chefs prefer cooking with gas?
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Clothes Dryers: Can gas
dryers outperform electric dryers?
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Fireplaces: Are natural gas
fireplaces a better alternative to
wood-burning fireplaces?
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Barbecues: Can you enjoy the
same smoky flavor without the hassle
and mess of charcoal or propane?
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Gaslights: What are the
benefits of using gaslights over
conventional electric outdoor
lighting?
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Pool, Spa and Patio Heaters:
How can I enjoy my swimming pool and
spa during the winter months,
without paying higher electric
bills?
Energy
Guide: Which appliance is right
for you?
Natural gas appliance rebates
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Why is natural gas the
homeowner's undisputed choice in space heating?
Because homes heated with natural gas all feel
alike - warm and draft-free. Even in the coldest
weather, while electric heat pumps may fail to
adequately deliver heat, you can rely on a natural
gas furnace. A gas furnace delivers air from the
vent at about 130 degrees F, which can be as much as
40 degrees warmer than an electric heat pump. Of all
new homes built, over 70% use natural gas as the
main central heating system. Gas furnaces not only
provide comfort by bringing a steady flow of warm
air, they also heat your home faster while using
less energy. And the life of a gas furnace is two
times that of an electric heat pump. Additional
features such as pilot-less ignition and zone
heating make natural gas the right choice for
heating your home. So stay warm and
comfortable with a natural gas furnace. It is the
economical way to heat your home!
Are you tired of running out
of hot water while showering, cleaning or doing
laundry?
If you're waiting too long for hot water, or even
worse, you're running out of hot water too soon, a
natural gas water heater is the right choice for
you. Whether you're bathing or washing dishes, you
want hot water fast and plenty of it. Gas flames
provide instant heat, which means a gas water heater
heats more water per hour than an electric
water heater. Today's gas water heaters are
more efficient than ever, using 35 percent less gas
than older models. That's a significant savings when you consider
that water heating is the second largest energy user
in the home. So enjoy relaxing hot showers with a natural gas water heater!
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Why do the finest chefs
prefer cooking with gas?
Because natural gas ranges respond to your touch
instantly, giving you total control. With a gas
flame there's no waiting for the burner to warm up
or cool down. Contrary to an electric range, the
cooking stops as soon as you turn off the burner.
Foods can cook faster and more evenly with natural
gas. The pilot-less ignition
of newer models eliminates the need for a standing
pilot light. This means that the flame burns only
when the gas is turned on, cutting your gas usage by
about one third. So cook with the natural gas
advantage - you can enjoy great food in less time.
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Can gas dryers outperform
electric dryers?
Yes! Gas dryers can outperform electric dryers by
more than a three to one ratio. How many times have
you taken a load of clothes out of your electric
dryer, only to find that some of your clothes are
dry, while others are still wet? With the natural
gas advantage, clothes dry faster and more evenly as
a result of better temperature control from the
natural gas flame. Natural gas clothes dryers
can provide significant cost savings without
sacrificing performance or features. New
high-efficiency gas dryers feature pilot-less
ignition, automatic shut-off, sensor controls,
de-wrinkling cycles and automatic cooling-down
cycles. These features are all designed to save you
money. So use a gas clothes dryer and keep your
laundry looking better than ever!
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Are natural gas fireplaces a
better alternative to wood-burning fireplaces?
Yes! You’ll never have to worry about chimney
fires or ashes and sparks, which can harm children,
pets, or furnishings. Today’s gas logs and fireplace
inserts are engineered to provide fuel-efficient,
fuss-free flames at the flick of a switch. You can
enjoy a cozy fire instantly, when you want it, and
with a natural gas fireplace, there’s no wood to
buy, haul, or store, which means less hassle for
you, without the mess.
In addition to instant gratification, today’s
natural gas fireplaces have no negative impact to
air quality – both inside and out. With Maricopa
County continuing to increase restrictions on
wood-burning fireplaces, most people ask “What do I
do with my fireplace now?” The answer is
simple…convert it to natural gas. Natural gas
fireplaces are the perfect solution during poor air
quality restricted “no burn” days.
Many gas fireplaces are tested and certified to
room heater or wall furnace standards, which ensure
a higher level of efficiency and Btu output. In fact
many are over 80 percent efficient, and can heat a
sizable portion of your floor plan. Gas fireplaces
also offer the benefits of both radiant and
convective heat. Natural convection, often aided by
blower systems, draws in, warms and returns room
air, which circulates freely around corners and up
stairwells. At the same time, radiant heat emanates
from the fireplace’s surfaces and gently warms
objects in its path. Many gas fireplaces feature
heat exchangers that boost heat output considerably.
You can get all the warmth and charm of a glowing
fire, even if the electricity goes out!
Gas fireplaces give you instant warmth, at your
fingertips! Guilt-free!
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What are the benefits of
using gaslights over conventional electric outdoor
lighting?
Gaslights operate without electricity, so even
during power outages, their comforting glow endures.
They offer security and add a warm welcome home in
entryways and driveways, on patios and decks, and
near pools and garden areas. Unlike electric lights,
gaslights don't attract insects, making them ideal
additions near natural gas barbecues, as well as
outdoor dining and entertainment areas. Today's
gaslights are also energy smart. For just pennies a
day, you'll enjoy the illuminating equivalent of a
100-watt electric bulb. Some gaslights have
automatic daytime dimmers, so the burner system
reacts to outdoor light levels and responds
beautifully from gentle, "barely there" illumination
during the day, to a bright steady glow at night.
Why not install some historic gaslights? They offer
the latest high-tech features, while re-creating the
charm of a more elegant era!
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Can you enjoy the same smoky flavor without the
hassle and mess of charcoal or propane?
Yes! There is no propane tank to fill up or
charcoal mess! Natural gas controls are right at
your fingertips, which gives you easy access to
clean and abundant energy for cooking outdoors.
Safe, convenient, and reliable - natural gas
barbecues will keep your food hot and your kitchen
cool. Natural gas flames provide an
adjustable source of heat that can be fine-tuned
with precision. Available in a variety of sizes and
price ranges, gas grills are easy to use, easy to
clean, and are virtually maintenance free. So what
are you waiting for? Get grilling with gas!
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How can I enjoy my swimming pool and spa during
the winter months, without paying higher electric
bills?
Enjoy your patio and swimming pool more months
out of the year with economical, convenient, and
dependable natural gas patio and swimming pool
heaters. Water temperatures in a spa or pool stay
consistently comfortable when warmed by natural gas.
You can extend your swimming season and enjoy your
pool or spa in the dead of winter.
Patio heaters can be used even in exposed outdoor
areas. They are available in portable, freestanding,
hanging, wall-mounted, or permanently installed
upright models. Natural gas patio heaters can
provide warm and comfortable air for up to a 20-foot
circular area. So enjoy outdoor entertainment year
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For more information about natural gas
appliances, please call us at 480-644-3225 or
480-644-3683.
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