Natural Gas Ideal Energy Home

High-efficiency furnace

Warms homes quickly and up to 25 degrees warmer than other fuel sources
Reduce energy bills up to 15 percent compared to standard efficiency units
Efficiency levels can reach as high as 98%
A well-maintained natural gas furnace can provide 20 years of reliable service

Radiant floor heating

Warms cold floors, and surrounding air, through tubing installed beneath the surface
Eliminates cold spots by distributing heat evenly across the floor surface
Environmentally clean; no forced air to circulate dust or other particles

Space heaters<

Generates heat specifically where needed in your home
May warm up to 1,000 square feet of space for both vented and vent-free models
Vent-free; up to 99% efficient and automatic shutoff when there isn’t enough fresh air circulating
Push of a button to ignite the pilot light

Fireplaces and Logs

Same ambience and charm of wood – without the work
Instant on/off with a switch or remote control
No ashes to bag, no smoky smells, no chimney to clean

Hydronic Towel Warmers

Warms a dry towel and generates enough heat to keep your bathroom warm
An optional feature for any home with a natural gas boiler system

Indoor Cooking

(Cooktops, Ranges, Grills)

Provides even heat and precise temperature controls
Saves time – no waiting for burners to heat up or cool down
Sealed burners allow for quick and easy cleaning
Offers better energy efficiency than other fuel sources
Automatic ignition, and can be used even during a power outage
Baking adds moisture to food making for better tasting meals
Bring outdoor grilling inside to enjoy year-round

Clothes Drying

Typically, when in use, clothes dryers are the highest energy users in a home

High-efficiency clothes dryers

Reduces drying time by 50 percent; saves energy and time
Dries two loads of laundry for the price of one
Gentler on clothes, reduces wrinkles and static cling

Infrared Garage Heaters

Comfortable, safe and economical method for warming the garage
Warms objects and people before heating the surrounding air
Clean and quiet– no fan or blower to circulate dirt or dust

Water Heating

Uses less water and is more energy efficient than other fuel sources
High efficiency models use 10-40% less natural gas than standard models
Heats water twice as fast as other fuels
Save 30% on your energy bill with ENERGY STAR models

Tankless Models

Tankless models heat water only when it’s needed at desired temperature; 25% more efficient; more than 20 year life expectancy

Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Easy on and off controls and cooking options are available
Durable and elegant, made to withstand the outdoors
Provides beauty, warmth and ambiance to your outdoor living area
No wood to chop or haul and no soot or ashes to clean up

Fireplace inserts

Heat additional space with a fireplace insert
Conveniently inserted into an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace
Improves heating efficiency and reduces environmental impact

Gas Grills

Convenient, clean grilling and a continuous fuel supply
Instant start up and flame controls make grilling fast and easy
Available in a variety of sizes, shapes and cooking surface areas

Patio Heaters

Extends your outdoor entertaining season
Easy to use – push button turn on and adjustable heat controls
Provides comfortable, warm air for up to a 20-foot radius

Pool Heaters & Spa Heaters

Extends your outdoor swimming and spa seasons
Water temperature stays consistently comfortable
Easy to install and inexpensive to operate
Compact, lightweight and durable; lasts for years

Outdoor Lighting

Provides a warm glowing light to outdoor rooms, entryways, patios and decks
Adds outdoor security during power outages
Available in hanging, table top, pathway or pole styles; some torch styles add a tropical feel to any backyard

Snow-melting Systems

Installed just below the driveway and sidewalk surface or poured into the cement
Sensors detect snow or ice to automatically activate the system and heat paved surfaces – beats shoveling or using a snow blower

Whole-house Dehumidifiers

Provides a healthier atmosphere inside a home and will help save on energy bills
Operates independently of the home’s heating and cooling system
Combined with the overall indoor air-filtering system to reduce humidity levels

Generators

Keeps power on in a home when electric service is interrupted
Starts up automatically when power is interrupted
Runs continuously, stops when power is restored

Natural gas is the perfect way to improve your home, inside and out. The Ideal Energy Home shows you all the ways DTE Energy can help you conserve resources and money, all while increasing comfort and convenience. Click the image to explore natural gas ideas for your home or download The Ideal Energy Home brochure.

Natural Gas Home

Home Heating
Natural gas is the preferred method for heating homes because it provides warmer air and heats a home faster than other fuel sources. More homeowners are asking for high-efficiency or condensing natural gas furnaces, which can help keep a home comfortably warm when the weather turns cold — and help to reduce energy bills.

Clothes Drying
Typically, when in use, a clothes dryer is one of the highest energy users in a home. A high-efficiency natural gas dryer offers faster drying times, requires less money to operate, and is gentler on clothes than its electric counterpart.

Water Heating
The most common type of hot water heater is the conventional tank system, which stores and heats water until needed. Natural gas-fired tank water heaters are more energy efficient and use less water than their electric counterparts. Tankless water heaters are more energy efficient and can save an average household hundreds of dollars per year on energy bills.

Cooking
When it comes to cooking, nine out of 10 professional chefs prefer using natural gas. Homeowners too, find that natural gas ranges and ovens provide for a superior cooking experience, with 75 percent preferring natural gas for cooking.

Power Back-Up System
A natural gas backup generator offers peace of mind in the event of power outages. A generator powered by natural gas makes even more sense because it uses a continuous supply of fuel carried by a reliable underground distribution system that usually is unaffected by acts of nature.

Grilling
With an indoor natural gas grill, homeowners can bring the outdoor grilling experience inside, where it can be enjoyed year-round. Outdoor grills have instant startup and flame controls to make grilling fast and easy.

Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting powered by natural gas can deliver both charm and security. With their flickering, soft glow, natural gas lights can create a warm and welcoming ambience. They also can duplicate the brilliance of electric lighting to illuminate your outdoor living space, yard or driveway.

Pool/Spa Heating
Natural gas pool or spa heaters can bring outdoor pools or hot tubs up to the desired temperature more quickly and cost efficiently than most other heating options. They also are more reliable, require less maintenance and have longer life cycles. Enjoy an extended season in the pool or spa when you own a natural gas heater.

Heated Driveway
You won’t need your snow blower or shovel to clear your driveway or sidewalk of snow and ice when you have a natural gas snow-melting system. Employing the same radiant heat technology that can warm floors in a home, a snow-melting system below a driveway or sidewalk safely clears snow and ice.

Fireplace
Natural gas fireplaces are a worthwhile addition to any home. They are convenient and clean, create ambience in most rooms, and come in a wide variety of styles to compliment any decor. They can also help keep you warm during power outages. Add value to your home with a natural gas fireplace.