Today’s housing market is highly competitive. When it comes to attracting home buyers, every room counts. By installing high-performance natural gas appliances and equipment throughout your homes, you can make them truly stand out.
Kitchen
Research shows that a large modern kitchen is a must, and when it comes to cooking equipment, natural gas is preferred by more than three to one. Cooking with natural gas comes with many benefits: gas appliances deliver uniform heat with excellent temperature control and instant on/off capabilities for cooktops. Also, today’s natural gas ranges, ovens and cooktops are energy efficient and easy to clean.
Living room
A fireplace is among the top three most desired features for new home buyers, according to the National Association of Home Builders, and a majority prefer natural gas units. A gas fireplace provides plenty of warmth and ambiance without all the mess that comes with wood. Your home buyers can get instant heat and flames at the touch of a button.
Laundry
Natural gas dryers offer great performance and they generally cost less to operate. For example, an electric dryer uses about 960 kWh a year to operate. At an electric rate of 10 cents per kWh, the annual energy cost would be $96. Gas dryers use about 38 hundred cubic feet (ccf) of natural gas and 48 kWh of electricity a year to operate. At an average natural gas rate of 98 cents per ccf and an electric rate of 10 cents per kWh, the annual operating costs would be about $42. That’s the kind of savings that can really add up over time.
Bathroom
Everyone likes a hot shower or a warm bath, and today’s high-performance natural gas water heaters can deliver that hot water more efficiently than ever. Natural gas demand water heaters can make your homes even more attractive to home buyers. They provide instant hot water without the energy losses associated with conventional storage units. Water-efficient showerheads and faucet aerators save even more while still providing a comfortable flow.
Outdoors
An outdoor room adds value to any home and natural gas appliances, and equipment are a perfect fit. A built-in fire pit provides the warmth and beauty of a campfire and all of the safety and convenience of natural gas. A natural gas grill is a safe and economical choice for outdoor barbecuing. Gas patio heaters offer warmth, providing indoor comfort to outdoor spaces.
Install ENERGY STAR®-certified appliances and equipment. They use less energy than standard models while still providing great performance. It’s another way to demonstrate your commitment to adding value for your customers.