With the temperature heating up in Wake County and surrounding North Carolina areas, LG Jordan Oil & Gas is talking to lots of homeowners about ways to enhance their outdoor spaces with high-quality gas amenities. At our Apex showroom, we have a range of popular propane and natural gas products, including grills, firepits and outdoor fireplaces.
But if you really want to boost your outdoor living fun this summer, we can install a full outdoor kitchen. These set-ups turn your yard, patio or pool area into an open-air spot to prepare full meals. We offer top-rated appliances and attractive finishes from Rutherford. You can have such amazing features as:
Additionally, our gas experts can safely connect your kitchen to a natural gas utility or a propane tank. We’ll ensure your outdoor kitchen is operating perfectly for countless gatherings and intimate al fresco meals to come.
These outdoor set-ups can enhance your quality of life and the curb appeal of your home. But they can also lead to more energy consumption, which you’ll need to account for:
Most outdoor kitchens are built around natural gas or propane grills and side burners, which means planning for adequate gas supply is essential. If your home already has natural gas service, tapping into it is typically the most cost-effective approach. If not, propane is usually a more practical choice than running entirely new gas lines. When multiple gas appliances are involved, grouping them together and connecting them to a single line with one shutoff point reduces both installation costs and safety risks. It’s also worth noting that cooking outdoors more frequently may actually offset some of your indoor kitchen’s gas or electric usage — a welcome silver lining to the added outdoor line.
Not every outdoor kitchen requires a water connection, but if you’re planning to include a sink or certain refrigeration appliances, you’ll need to factor plumbing into your project. A smart way to minimize installation costs is to position your outdoor sink directly behind your indoor sink, allowing you to tap into the existing water line by drilling through the wall rather than running a new line across the house. Keep in mind that adding an outdoor water source may produce a modest increase in your water heating costs — whether on your gas bill or electric bill, depending on your water heater type.
Plan for your outdoor kitchen to have at least several electrical outlets. You’ll need power for appliances, a refrigerator, a rotisserie, lighting and maybe even a connection for entertainment equipment like speakers or a TV. Equally important these days is having a convenient spot for guests to charge their phones without heading indoors. Make sure your electrician installs ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets throughout, as these significantly reduce the risk of electrocution in wet outdoor environments.
Depending on your outdoor kitchen usage, this increased energy usage may be fairly marginal, and taking some efficiency steps like emptying and unplugging your outdoor fridge can lower the impact even further. Our customers tend to think of it as a negligible cost for the huge positive impact it has on their lifestyle.
Want to explore your outdoor kitchen options and get a free estimate? Come to the LG Jordan showroom or contact us online.
