Benefits of Installing Gas to Your Gold Coast Home
Are you about to embark on a complete home renovation or a new home build? If you are, one of the many considerations you need to make is whether to install a gas connection.
Gas is an alternative option to electricity, and on the Gold Coast, it is a commonly preferred choice for cooking and heating. Gas cooktops and gas ovens offer many benefits over their electrical counterparts, as do gas water heaters.
At Local Plumbing & Gas, we specialise in not only plumbing installations but also gas installations. Our Gold Coast gas fitters are highly experienced in connecting new and existing homes to gas and would like to share the benefits gas offers so you can choose your new home. So continue reading to discover the benefits of connecting your home to gas.
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Natural Gas Vs LPG Gas
Before we look at the benefits of gas, let’s look at the types of gas available: Natural Gas and LPG Gas. Natural gas is methane, while LPG is isobutane, propane, butane, or a mix of the three. Natural gas is supplied from a pipeline, while LPG comes from via gas bottles.
In terms of installation costs, Natural gas is the more costly option. It can be costly, which is why so many homes (and appliances) run off LPG, which only requires a regulator, a changeover valve, and the pipework.
It’s important to decide which type of gas you prefer, as this will also determine the type of appliance.
Gas for Affordability
If you’re looking to create a cost-effective home, then connecting your home to gas will help you achieve this. Gas is much cheaper than electricity. You only need to look at this comparison chart from canstarblue.com.au to see the running cost differences.
| Appliance | Electricity Running Cost (p/hour) | Gas Running Cost (p/hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Stovetop (1.1kWh/6MJ) | 36c | 24c |
| Heater (2.4kWh/13MJ) | 79c | 52c |
| Clothes Dryer (3.3kWh/15MJ) | 109c | 60c |
| Hot Water System* (60MJ/12kWh) | 396c | 240c |
*Assumes 260L gas/electric hot water storage system heating from 20°C-70°C. Note that electricity customers may also have access to a lower controlled load tariff.
As you can see from the table above, the running costs are cheaper for gas cooktops, heaters, clothes dryers, and hot water systems. In fact, case studies have shown the total cost of LPG for cooking to be as much as half the cost of Natural Gas.
Gas for Longevity
If you’re looking for value for money and appliances that will last the test of time, then gas is the way to go. Gas appliances, particularly gas ovens and cooktops, are manufactured with fewer parts and, therefore, have less chance of failing or needing maintenance.
Gas for the Environment
Connecting your home to gas doesn’t only benefit you, the homeowner. It also benefits the environment. Electricity produces three times the emission of natural gas. Moreover, gas heaters produce as much as 80% fewer gas emissions than electric heaters.
Gas for Quicker Heating
If you’re looking for fast heat, consider connecting your home to gas. Gas delivers heat much quicker than electricity, which is why gas ovens are the preferred choice for chefs. Unlike electricity, which has to build up the temperature, gas reaches maximum heat as soon as the burners are switched on.
Gas hot water systems may be more expensive to purchase and install initially, but they deliver instant hot water on demand, and you will never run out and have to wait for water to heat again.
Conclusion
Compared to electricity, gas is cheaper to run, better for the environment, produces heat quicker, and gas appliances offer better longevity. Gas may initially be more expensive to install, but it is well worth it for its long-term savings.
If you’d like to install Natural Gas or LPG gas appliances in your new home or renovation, contact the professional gas fitters at Local Plumbing & Gas Co. We service the entire Gold Coast and can provide a fixed quote for gas installations. We are one of the few Gold Coast plumbing companies licenced to conduct plumbing and gas work, and we welcome you to contact us for a no-obligation quote.
