• Joule Heating:  The process of electrical current passing through a conductor to generate heat.
• Heat Treating:  The process of heating and cooling metals in an effort to change its physical and mechanical properties to generate heat.
• Central Heating Systems: The system by which heat is distributed through a home or business.
• Specific Heat Capacity Heating: Heating based on the specific heat capacity of materials, which determines how much energy is needed to raise their temperature

The forced air system is the most popular and uses ducts to distribute heat from a furnace throughout your home or business.  This system is popular due to its efficiency and ability to quickly adjust room temperature.

Gas furnaces typically heat homes faster and are more efficient in colder climates, while electric systems are generally easier and cheaper to install, with lower maintenance needs.

• Electric furnace systems have a lower installation cost
• Gas furnace systems have a lower operation cost
• Electric furnace systems have a 100% efficiency | Gas systems have a 98% efficiency
• Electric furnace systems require less maintenance than the an gas system.
• Both gas and electric furnaces have a lifespan of 15-20 years.
• The environmental impact of gas furnaces create greenhouse gases while the electric system does not.
• The safety of an electric furnace system is much better than the gas furnace due mostly due to the gas and potential combustion.

The summer heat in Houston, Texas can be brutal reaching due to the heat and humidity.  As the summer months end and the weather transitions into the fall and winter months.  The home or business owner should consider hiring a professional air conditioning and heating company to check the furnace system prior to use.