Which Appliance Is More Green?
The kitchen and the laundry room use more than 30 percent of the energy in a home. So when it comes down to judging appliances, is gas or electric more energy efficient, and which one will save home owners more money? In the energy-efficiency battle, gas typically trumps electric.
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If home owners are looking to make their home more eco-friendly, here are some things to consider with the appliances:
Stove: The price range for a gas stove versus an electric stove tends to be fairly similar. Gas ranges, however, tend to use less energy and, therefore, are known for being a better choice for the environment, according to greenmoxie.com.
Laundry machines: The washer and dryer can comprise a considerable amount of energy that home owners use. Again, a gas dryer tends to be the most eco-friendly and helps lessen how much energy owners use when drying their clothes. “The reason for the lower price is it is harder to turn coal into electricity, so you lose efficiency when using electricity instead of gas,” according to the greenmoxie.com article.
Heat: The majority of furnaces do use gas to provide heat to the home, which tends to be the more energy efficient option too. To improve the efficiency more, clean and change filters regularly and keep the thermostat at a fixed temperature.
Water heater: A household uses between 14 and 18 percent of its energy to heat water, according to the Department of Energy. Gas water heaters tend to be cheaper to use since they use less energy. They also can heat water more efficiently than electric ones.
Source: “Gas or Electric? Eco-Friendly Appliances Examined,” Greenmoxie.com (2016)
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