Safety
first
A better way to access the North American gas appliance markets
F
our thousand Americans are
For inside the house, there are gas hobs,
Advantages/Disadvantages
hospitalized and 400 killed every
heaters, ovens, absorption refrigerators,
Gas appliances are popular because they have
year by unintentional carbon
dryers and water heaters. For outside the
multiple advantages over electric. However,
monoxide (CO) poisoning not
home, they may choose a gas-powered grill,
consumers also need to be aware of the
stove, firepit or boiling burner.
potential downsides and the importance
related to fires. Gas appliance and component suppliers operating in
20
Personal preference will have a major
of choosing the right product and then
North American need to be certain their
impact on whether a consumer chooses
products are safe and perform to necessary
a gas appliance. For example, many cooks
maintaining it correctly for safety.
requirements.
prefer to use gas because it is more
costs are often cheaper with gas appliances.
Among the advantages are the fact running
responsive and gives a better charring effect
In some cases, it is predicted they will reduce
Consumer Gas Appliances
on grills. At the same time, what utilities are
utility bills by up to 30 percent. They are also
Consumers can choose from a wide variety
connected to the property will also have an
often more energy efficient – for example,
of gas appliances for the domestic setting.
impact on their decision.
gas dryers use 30 percent less energy than
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