Make your home over – and more efficient – with natural gas. It's one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels, as well as one of the most efficient. Start with PSNC Energy. We can do it all for you – why go anywhere else? For energy-efficient natural gas appliances, visit any of PSNC's showrooms or browse our natural gas products for examples of what we offer. We even offer product financing.
In addition, our expert appliance repair technicians can connect or repair your home appliances, even if you didn't buy them from us, as well as install fuel lines to new appliances or reroute existing fuel lines according to your specific needs.
Don't have natural gas in your home?
If you have natural gas, give your home a "natural gas" makeover with the suggestions below.
Replace your water heater
Compared to electric water heaters, natural gas heaters are less expensive to operate but heat water faster. They're also more reliable because they'll continue to ensure you have hot water even when the electricity goes out. Check the EnergyGuide label for an estimate of the water heater's annual operating cost.
They're more durable too. The flame does all the work so there are fewer parts to fail or wear out. And, natural gas heaters come in a variety of sizes so you can select one to best meet your needs. Learn more about natural gas heaters.
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Think tankless
Though tankless units may cost more than most conventional water heaters, they're cheaper to operate because energy isn't required to maintain a large tank of hot water 24 hours a day. A tankless water heater heats water only as it is used, or on demand. Rather than holding water in a tank like a conventional water heater, the tankless unit circulates water through a burner that heats the water as it passes through. The result is that you only pay to heat water when you need it and for as long as you want it. Convert to a tankless water heater today.
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Heat with gas
With natural gas heat, you'll enjoy a warmer feeling in your home. That's because natural gas furnaces deliver air to heat registers at about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, which is much warmer than body temperatures - something other heat sources can't match. When shopping for a natural gas heating system, look for models that are "Design Certified" by CSA America (CSA America, Inc. is a standards writing body in the United States for appliances and accessories fuelled by natural, liquefied petroleum and hydrogen gases) to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency.
You can learn about the energy efficiency of a heating system through the yellow-and-black EnergyGuide label it displays.
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Boost your heating system
Compact and economical, gas space heaters are the perfect add-on to an existing heating system. They can warm one area at a time, as needed, making them especially good for hard-to-heat or seldom-used areas such as garages or basements. They're also perfect for mobile or manufactured homes.
For indoor installations, these units can be vented directly through an outside wall, thereby using outside air for combustion and increased efficiency. They have safety features like matchless pilot ignition. A gas space heater may be perfect for your home.
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Gas up your clothes dryer
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, gas dryers are less expensive to operate than electric dryers. The cost of drying a typical load of laundry in an electric dryer is 30-40 cents compared to 15-20 cents in a gas dryer. Look at the yellow-and-black EnergyGuide label on these appliances for more information.
Natural gas models also offer other advantages. You may have fewer wrinkles in your clothes if you use a gas dryer because the lingering heat in an electric dryer can promote wrinkling even after the cycle is finished. Some models feature moisture sensor controls and a press saver mode, which keeps tumbling clothes without heat and reminding you not to forget the clean clothes. If you're short of space, you can still get a natural gas dryer since there are stackable washer-dryer combinations.
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Go gas for cooking
With their precise temperature control, it's no wonder top chefs worldwide prefer the sophisticated features and outstanding performance of natural gas ranges, cooktops and wall ovens. With a gas flame there's no waiting for the burner to warm up or cool down. Unlike an electric range, the cooking stops as soon as you turn off the burner. Foods can cook faster and more evenly with natural gas. You can even cook when the electricity goes out, since you can light the cooktop burners with a match if needed.
Don’t forget to look for Energy Star qualified models!
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Replace and add a new gas fireplace
With a natural gas fireplace, you'll never have to worry about harmful chimney fires or ashes and sparks. Natural gas logs and fireplace inserts provide fuel-efficient, fuss-free flames at the flick of a switch. Enjoy a cozy fire instantly, when you want it. Plus, there's no wood to buy, haul, or store, which means less hassle for you, without the mess.
Gas fireplaces also offer the benefits of both radiant and convective heat. Natural convection 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! Learn more about PSNC's gas fireplaces.
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Light up with gas
Natural gas lights operate without electricity, so their comforting glow endures even during a power outage. With their soft glow, they offer security and add a warm welcome home in entryways and driveways, on patios and decks, and near pools and garden areas. Plus, the warm amber glow does not attract insects so you can get more enjoyment from your outdoor living spaces.
Some models have automatic dimmers, so they adjust to outdoor light levels. You get a gentle, barely there illumination during the day and a bright steady glow at night. Learn more about lighting with natural gas.
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Get grilling with natural gas
With a natural gas grill, there is no propane tank to fill up or charcoal mess! Plus, natural gas grills offer many of the same advantages of cooking with natural gas in the kitchen. Natural gas flames provide an adjustable source of heat that can be fine-tuned with precision. Your food can have the rich, smoked flavor without the dirty mess and long warm-up time of charcoal grills. Outdoor grilling keeps kitchens cooler and keeps lingering, stale smells outdoors.
Available in a variety of sizes and price ranges, gas grills are easy to use, easy to clean, and are virtually maintenance free. Put a natural gas grill in your home.
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Keep pools and spa warm with gas
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 for about half the cost of using electricity when you heat your pool with natural gas.
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Heat up your outdoor room
If you've got an outdoor room – or even a patio, deck or porch – enjoy more of the year with a natural gas patio heater. They can be used even in exposed outdoor areas, and 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. Discover the natural gas patio heater that is right for you .
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Gather Round the Fire
It's never too late in the year to install a natural gas fire pit on your patio or in your outdoor room. Natural gas fire pits combine the warmth and atmosphere of a campfire with the convenience of clean-burning natural gas.
They don't burn wood and emit soot into the air, so they're better for the environment than wood-burning campfires or fireplaces. They also require little if any clean up because they don't leave behind ashes. Learn more about natural gas fire pits.
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Preview what's available
In addition to browsing available natural gas products, go to our Comforts of Home® section to learn more about the comforts and convenience of natural gas in your home. Tour the interactive outdoor room to see some of the possibilities, and download a copy of our buyers guide (PDF, 404KB).
The preceding content is provided for informational purposes only. PSNC Energy does not provide specific remodeling services or endorse any contractors or builders.
PSNC Energy appliance sales, installation, maintenance, and repair are not a part of the regulated services offered by PSNC Energy and are not in any way sanctioned by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. There is no advantage to customers of PSNC Energy if they buy these products or services from PSNC Energy. A customer does not have to buy such products or services in order to continue to receive the same safe and reliable natural gas service from PSNC Energy.
