How to utilize natural gas in your house safely
Natural gas is one of the most often used energy sources in every home. Hydrocarbon-rich gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen make up natural gas. It is renowned for being a clean and effective fuel source for your house.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2022, natural gas end-use energy consumption in the residential sector accounted for 42% of the total use.
You can use natural gas in your home in a number of ways, including:
- Using cooktops, ovens, grills, or stoves for cooking
- Using dryers to dry your clothes.
- Air conditioning your home to reduce heat.
- Using a furnace to heat your home.
- Using water heaters to provide hot baths or sanitizing dishes.
- Using patio heaters, pool heaters, or fireplaces to stay warm.
How to utilize natural gas in your house safely:
- Maintaining your natural gas appliances on a regular basis is one of your key duties as a homeowner. To guarantee that this equipment continues to run effectively, have it serviced on a regular basis by a licensed heating and air service provider.
- Purchase natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors. When there is a gas leak indoors, carbon monoxide (CO), a lethal gas that has no taste, smell, or color, can accumulate rapidly.
- When burning natural gas, carbon monoxide (CO) is produced. CO can be lethal and has no taste, smell, or color. It can accumulate rapidly if your appliances are not properly ventilated.
- The smell of rotten eggs can be the stench of a natural gas leak. If you detect the smell of rotten eggs and believe it could be a gas leak, Move Fast! Leave the area or building and call your natural gas supplier or 911 from a safe distance.
