Six uses for gas in your home
Switch to gas today and enjoy the many great uses it has to offer.
Gas is an affordable and reliable energy choice, and it has a lot of great benefits. It is cheaper than electricity and heats up much faster, making it the best source of energy that saves money and time.
Below are six great gas home appliances that will add loads of value to your life and your home.
Gas geyser
There are two types of gas geysers; the standard gas geyser and advanced gas geyser.
If you are looking for an affordable gas geyser that can supply hot water to only one or two bathrooms and is simple to operate and maintain, then the standard gas geyser is for you.
For those residing in big houses with more than two bathrooms, the best option is the advanced gas geyser.
These types of geysers can be quite costly but can provide water to multiple hot taps operating simultaneously.
The other advantage of these types of geysers is that the water temperature can be pre-programmed.
Standard gas geysers should be serviced at least once a year and advanced gas geysers at least every 6-8 months.
Gas stove
The gas stove has many advantages. Unlike an electric cooktop that needs to warm up, gas stoves fire up immediately. The same goes for the oven. Electric ovens take longer to heat than gas stoves.
Cooking on a gas stove is also quicker than on an electric stove. You can also easily see the adjustment in heat when you turn the knob on the stove, making the adjustment precise.
Although there are a number of gas stoves on the market, picking the best one depends on your needs.
For low household incomes, you can buy a two burner gas stove which costs just a few hundred rands. Then there are stoves that have more burners and bigger ovens for those with larger families and who love to cook and entertain.
The price of these stoves varies on size, brand and specifications.
Gas griller
If you love yourself some grilled meat, invest in a gas griller.
A gas griller means you don't have to worry about getting coal, wood and firefighters. All you need to do is turn it on and start cooking.
Gas heater
Gas heaters give off heat almost instantly and you can always rely on them even if there are power cuts.
There are two types of gas heaters – portable and fixed heaters. Portable heaters are small and easy to carry. They deliver heat to only a small area, while fixed gas heaters deliver heat to large areas and are not easily moved.
Gas fireplace
With the winter season upon us, a gas fireplace can help keep your house warm.
A gas fireplace is one of the fastest and best fireplace options. Unlike electric heaters that seem to make the air feel dry, gas humidifies while it heats.
However, you will need to get an accredited installer such as Elcon Gas to help you install the fireplace.
Gas refrigerator
If you love travelling, a portable gas refrigerator is must-have. It is reliable and no matter where you are, you can trust your gas fridge to keep all your goodies cold and fresh.
Elcon Gaz is the leading supplier of Industrial and LP Gas to the industry in KZN. Their customers include companies in the Manufacturing, Steel Fabrication, General Engineering, Construction, Transport & Hospitality industries. Contact them on 031 465 1084 or visit their website www.elcongas.co.za for more information.