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Appliance upgrades are a huge part of kitchen remodels, but can also play a role in basement renovation, laundry room remodels, and work done in other areas of the home. In some cases, electrical appliance installation is easier than gas appliance installation due to the fact that the latter may require more than one system to be altered. If the main reason for your appliance upgrades is making your home more efficient, it should be noted that both electric and gas appliance installations are able to reduce your energy consumption. The government's Energy Star program includes gas and electric models of many common appliances and name brands, so no matter what your preferences or situation, you're sure to find a unit or two that carry the label. In certain scenarios, a gas appliance installation is preferable to an electric; in others, an electric appliance installation is the better choice. Because of this, it is a good idea to have a discussion with your remodeling contractor about what he or she has seen perform well in situations similar to your own. While you may end up going with a different appliance anyway, the knowledge your contractor has of appliance upgrades is definitely something worth considering. Both electric appliance installation and gas appliance installation are options for non-kitchen devices like water heaters, furnaces, and clothes dryers; since these appliances consume a large portion of a home's total energy use, it is particularly important that prospective replacement units are compared thoroughly before you purchase.