Choose natural gas for grilling this summer

Looking for a way to enhance your warm weather cook-outs? A natural gas barbecue is a smart choice for outdoor grilling and cooking. Safe and easy to use, they heat up quickly, allowing you to be ready to grill within minutes. Since they're hooked up through your home's natural gas connection, you'll never have to worry about running out of propane or charcoal, or refilling a tank. These grills often feature multiple burners with individual controls, allowing you to cook different foods at the same time. This is perfect if you're cooking for a large, hungry group. Plus, the direct and consistent heat of a natural gas barbecue means even cooking, without any hot spots. The initial cost of a natural gas barbecue is slightly higher than a propane one, but because you won't need to refill your tank as you would with propane, you'll save time and money in the long run. Natural gas is also less expensive than propane. You'll need to factor in the one-time charge of having a gas line installed for your barbecue, which should only be done by a registered heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor.

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