Prioritizing Houston Furnace Installation.


Techncian installing a new furnace Houston may be known for its harsh and humid summers, but every Houstonian knows that you definitely don't want to be caught at the mercy of our surprisingly chilly winters - There's plenty of cold to be had in Texas too, and when it comes time to replace or install a new furnace you'll want a tough and reliable heating system that meets the demand Texas requires out of our heating and cooling systems every year.

Did you know your furnace also plays a major role in your home or business' cooling system as well? Your furnace is responsible for moving all the air throughout your home or office no matter if the thermostat is set to 'Heat' or 'Cool' - So When picking out the right furnace there are several things to consider, namely: Compatibility, Heat Load, Efficiency, and Cost. Rest comfortably knowing that when it comes time to replace or install your new furnace the well-qualified technicians at Adams Air can guide you through every step of the Houston HVAC design and installation process. We know Houston and exclusively specialize at delivering our outstanding indoor comfort solutions at affordable prices any Houstonian would be proud of, for any of your home or business heating needs, including:



  • Houston Heating Installation
  • Gas Furnace Installation or Replacement
  • Electric Air Handler Installation or Replacement
  • Heat Pump Installation or Replacement
  • Ductless Heating Installation or Replacement



Tech bringing new furnace into home with shoe covers Our certified technicians know every home is different, every heat load is different, every budget is different, and so every solution is different. Adams Air proudly installs all makes and models of furnaces and heating systems and can help find the indoor comfort solution you and your budget deserve - We don't commit to installing any one single furnace brand or manufacturer because we know every home has it's own unique heating solution and budget. If you're in the market for a new furnace or want to find out more about our Houston heating installation services schedule your free in home estimate by calling us at (281) 677-2526, or contact us via one of our convenient contact pages and we'll call you back in no time.

Why choose Adams Air for your next Furnace installation?


Adams Air Conditioning Service Van For the last 30 years we've been keeping Houston and the surrounding areas comfortable and cozy all year long with our furnace and heating system installations, indoor heating solutions, and more. We're a family own and operated Houston HVAC company with 2 generations of experience providing Houston families and businesses with personalized furnace installations and heating system designs tough enough to stand up to the high demands Houston weather expects out of our HVAC equipment all year long.

When you partner with the Adams Air team, we put your comfort first, every client, every time. We want to be your premier HVAC company and your number one choice for furnace replacement, heating system installation, and all your Houston heating needs. If you're in or around Houston and in search of a Houston HVAC company that puts your comfort and budget first, we hope you'll choose Adams Air. We provide residential and commercial heating system designs and installations at competitive prices and work to exceed your expectations in every way by providing:



  • Furnace and Heating System Installation of all brands and models of Gas Furnaces, Electric Air Handlers, and Heat Pumps.
  • Affordable Family Owned and Operated Prices
  • Ductless Mini-Split Heating System Installations
  • 10 Year Parts Warrantys
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • Outstanding 24/7 Support

Prioritizing Proper Furnace Installation.


HVAC System Design Software At Adams Air, our family of technicians understand the importance of a properly designed and installed furnace or comfort system, especially in Houston. Properly designed and installed furnaces function optimally, effectively, and last longer than incorrectly installed furnaces, all while reducing energy consumption and minimizing the chance of premature failures and future headaches. Time and time again in Houston we see many issues out in the field that are the direct result of improper installation procedures which have lead to costly repairs and furnace replacements. Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HVAC equipment include:


  • Poor heat or air in one or more rooms.
  • Poor air flow in one or many areas.
  • Loud noises coming from vents when the system is running.
  • Premature failures and excessive or recurring repairs.
  • Water leaks coming from HVAC equipment.
  • Increased utility bills.
  • High humidity in one or more areas.
  • Excessive dust in one or more areas.


Proper furnace operation all begins with proper furnace installation and design procedures, especially when it comes to Houston's climate where we need every ounce of effort out of our furnace's heating and cooling capabilities they are designed to deliver. When it comes to heating system design or furnace installations in Houston, our highly trained technicians at Adams Air never cut corners. We take every factor into consideration and create a comfort solution that's properly designed around your residence, your family, your heat load, and your budget. Schedule your free in home heating system replacement or installation estimate today by calling us at (281) 677-2526 or use one of our online contact forms and we'll get back with you ASAP.

Understanding Heater Efficiency


Heating System Efficiency A furnace plays an important role in your HVAC system regardless of whether you're thermostat is set to either "Heat" or "Cool" modes, so it's no wonder why furnace efficiency is also an important factor when it comes measuring the total efficiency level achieved by your entire HVAC system regardless of what the thermostat is set on. But, just what exactly is furnace efficiency? A heating system's efficiency can seem quite confusing at first because there are many variables to consider when we talk about heating system efficiency. In your search to understand heating system efficiency you may discover new terms that you may have never heard of before such as: AFUE, SEER, EER, HSPF, and kWH and wonder, what exactly do all these things stand for and why are there so many different ways to describing how efficienct a heating system is?

The different forms of efficiency ratings

Name Meaning
AFUE Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency
SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
EER Energy Efficiency Rating
HSPF Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
kWH Kilo-Watts per Hour

As you may or may not know, there are many different types of heating systems and furnaces out there and as such there are different forms of efficiency measurments you'll want to focus on when it comes to your specific set-up and application. Some of these efficiency ratings may not even applicable from one heating system to the next, and other times you'll find efficiency ratings simply listed as an added selling point so it's important to focus on the ones that are most applicable for the type of heating system your specifically interested in and ignore the rest that simply arent relevant from a cost perspective.

Electric Furnace vs Gas Furnace AFUE Ratings

Electric Furnace Gas Furnace
An energy guide sticker off an electric furnace rated at 100 AFUE An energy guide sticker off a gas furnace rated for 92.1 AFUE
Energy guide stickers can often appear misleading when it comes to cost efficiency.
Lets compare 2 different furnaces and their AFUE ratings as an example: A forced air furnace known as an electric air handler may have ane extremely high AFUE rating of 100%, and a forced air furnace known as a gas powered furnace may only have an AFUE rating of 92.1%. If both of these furnaces are ran for the same length of time for an entire year, which furnace will have the cheaper utility bill? Based on this statment alone it can easily look like the furnace with the higher AFUE rating would in fact be the most cost efficient furnace to operate. But since an electric air handler directly converts electricity into heat, and since electricity costs much more than natural gas, it actually costs much more to operate the electric furnace with the higher AFUE rating. Don't worry if all this seems confusing right now because we're going to start from the very beginning and explain what each of these efficiency ratings are referring to and just how big of a role they play in your specific heating system. Then we're going to slowly homb in on which terms are most important when it comes to your specific furnace's efficiency rating and go over what exactly you should and shouldn't be concerned with for your specific heating system and hopefully clear up the confusion by eliminating the terms that shouldn't apply to your set-up from a cost-perspective point of view.

First things first when it comes to efficiency - Effectiveness. How effective is my heating system at providing the comfort I desire in my specific home in my specific location and how often am I going to be operating my heating system? In order to pinpoint what efficiency ratings we want to concern our selves with we need to determine what type of heating system is most effective for whatever it is we are trying to heat up within our current location on the map. There are many types of heating systems out there to choose from, and this is why understanding a heating system's efficiency can be so confusing at first - Because different factors of efficiency apply to different styles of heating systems. So right from the start, efficiency gets categorized by effectiveness and prioritized by the style of heating system that's being utilized within a home. However, determining what type of heating system to use often gets dictated by what resources are available, and the cost of converting those resources into heat over periods of time.

Essentially, heating systems vary by both how they convert energy into heat, and also how they transfer that heat into our homes and offices (or other things). We start by picking out a heating system for our home by determining what resources are available that can be used to convert energy into heat, and also how long or often we are going to be running our heating system throughout the year. Some locations are forced to use only electricity to generate heat, while others have a wider range of options when it comes to available resources and have access to natural gas. Some locations run a heating system more often than they run a cooling system, or vice versa, and some locations don't have a need for a cooling system at all so central air conditioning is of no concern. All of these factors combined help determine our heating application and just what type of heating system we should install in our home and what efficiency ratings we should examine.

Most of the heating systems you find here in Houston homes are called Forced Air Furnaces such as Natural Gas Furnaces or Electric Furnaces (also known as Electric Air Handlers) which were used as an example in the AFUE comparison above. The forced air furnace is primarily used in our part of the country because Houston is primarily a cooling dominated market. That is to say, our hot and humid climate means people run their air conditioners the majority of the year and only their homes a tiny portion of the year. Since a forced air furnace is used to distribute air throughout a homes ductwork, these types of furnaces are also used in central air conditioning systems because they allow for a home to incorporate both heating and cooling functions through a single system and allow for an even distribution of both hot and cold air throughout a home whether the thermostat is set to "Cool" or "Heat". Other heating systems that are popular in other parts of the country may make use of hot water or electric heating elements that directly heat up an entire floor from the inside out called radiant floor heating systems, and these systems are strictly used for heating up homes and have no central air conditioning capabilities. Infact, radiant heating systems aren't primarily used to conditioning the air at all. Instead, radiant floor heating systems work by pumping hot water or electric heat directly into the the floor of a home and heat it up from the inside out, which allows the entire floor to slowly radiate heat. As the floor heats up it slowly radiates heat into the objects that come in contact with the heated floor, such as people standing on the floor. Unlike forced air furnaces, which directly heat up air, radiant floor heating systems utilize a radiant heat transfer method which directly heats up objects, such as an entire floor, and then slowly transfers heat from the floor into the objects and air around the floor. These types of heating systems are primarily used in heating dominated markets, and often in locations where a central air conditioning system isn't even installed within the home. Radiant floor heating systems allow colder climates to obtain a complete different from of heat and comfort level when compared to forced air furnaces bevcause they radiate heat, which actually feels different to people. Although the initial cost of installing these types of heating systems is much greater than installing a forced air furnace or central air conditioning system, these types of heating systems can be much more efficient to operate in terms of energy usage and cost when compared to running a forced air furnace for the same length of time.

Forced Air Furnaces vs Radiant Floor Heating In A Home

Forced Air Furnace Radiant Floor Heating
A Forced-Air Furnace Evenly Conditioning a Homes Air A radiant space heater slowly heating a bed room.
Forced Air Furnaces directly heat or cool a homes air and utilize a ducting system to distribute the air from room to room. This method allows for a much faster and even distribution of warm or cool air throughout the entire home as the air is directly heated or cooled and evenly distributed and mixed from room to room.


Some heating systems, such as ductless or mini-split HVAC systems, provide heat to homes and offices via machines called "Heat Pumps", which are basically air conditioners that have the added ability to reverse the flow of refrigertant (freon) within the HVAC system allowing the Heat Pump to both "Cool" and "Heat" a home's air simply by switching the direction the refrigerant flows in and out of the HVAC system. And some heating systems simply aren't designed to heat people at all, but instead heat other things such as food or water or anything else that needs to be heated.

Within this article we're going to concern ourselves with heating systems that are designed to provide comfort benefits to people and go ahead and cut out all the other types of heating systems that aren't designed to heat up homes or offices. More importantly since we're generally concerned with forced air furnaces that most Houstonians make use of in this part of the United States, we're also going to trim out the use of radiant heating systems since they typically aren't found in our part of the country. But for the sake of explaining efficiency we need to explain how different heating systems work, and how they provide different levels of comfort and how some are more effective in other applications and other heating dominated climates depending on how they work.



So what does all this mean and why are there so many different ways of providing heat to a home?

Because there are so many different ways to create heat and transfer that heat into other things, such as a home's air or a home's flooring that people stand upon, we first need to discuss the different ways of transfering heat from one thing to another, and also the different ways of converting energy into heat. Depending on how heat is created, and how heat is distributed, determines exactly what efficiency rating applys to what style of system. Some parts of the United States rely on heating much more than others, while some places like here in Houston tend to cool more than heat, and heating systems are secondary to cooling. Some places have access to natural gas which can be used to create heat within furnaces or boilers, while other areas can be rural and only have access to electricity or simply have to use electricity to create heat because of local/national building codes. So depending on the location, available resources, and desired result, a specific heating application is quickly formatted, which means when it comes to heating system efficiency, the first factor involved is the heating systems effectiveness - It's all about choosing the most effective heating system that is going to operate most efficiently to do what is needed to heat up whatever it is that needs to be heated.

As it turns out, there are several different ways you can go about heating things up, that is to say, there are different ways of transferring heat from one thing to another, which is exactly what a heating system does - It transfers heat from one thing to another.

Some heating systems are better and more efficient at heating up the air in our homes, while others are better at heating up objects in our homes such as the floors we stand upon, and the way heat is transfered between objects actually "feels" different to people. Some heating systems, known as gas furnaces, burn a fuel or a gas to create a flame and then transfer the heat from the flame directly into the air of our homes which then gets blown through the vents of the home and allows the heat from the air to transfer into the people within the home. This method of transfering heat has a different comfort factor when comparing it to say, a radiant floor heating system which utilizes hot water or electric elements as a form of transfering heat into the actual floor of our home which then transfers heat directly into the people standing on the floors within that home. So naturally, since there are so many ways to transfer heat from one thing to another, there are different measurements when it comes to heating system efficiency.

There are 3 different ways of transfering heat, The most general form of efficiency is of course the furnace's effectiveness to heat up the application, so it's important to start with the application the heater is designed to function within, because different types of furnaces are more efficient at heating up different types of applications.

Some heating systems are designed to directly heat the air within our homes such as the typical forced-air furnace (the kind used in central air conditioning systems) and since these systems heat the air, and blow the air through out the ductwork that travels to and from each of the rooms within our homes, forced-air furnaces are much better at evenly conditioning and distributing heat within a home's air vs other types of heating systems such as radiant heating systems.

Radiant heating systems, such as space heaters, radiant floor heaters, or heat lamps are much more efficient at radiating heat directly into objects such as people, floors people walk on, or food sitting in a resturaunt waiting to be served. Once these objects are directly warmed by the radiant heating system they too begin to radiate and reflect heat into other objects that surround them, slowly transfering their heat to the air surrounding them. That is to say, these types of heating systems are much less efficient at heating up the air within our homes when compared to forced air furnaces. Radiant heaters definitely have their uses though, they are of course more popular in colder climates and their use really makes sense when they are hiddin in the wooden flooring that people stand and walk upon - The radiant heater is turned on and the floor heat's up, transfering heat into the feet of the people standing on the floor, thus the people feel warm but not because the air temperature is been heated, because the people standing on the floor have been heated.

Radiant heating systems are also much better at heating outdoor applications such as cold garages, where it would be a waste of energy to utilize a forced air furnace that is going to constantly try to heat up the endless supply of cold outdoor air entering the garage from the outdoor environment. In these applications it makes much more sense to make use of a form of radiant heat, and it is in this way you can point the heater directly at you, or your work space in your cold garage, and enjoy the benefits of being warm even though the air in the garage is still rather cold. Many people use radiant heaters to add heat to smaller enclosed/indoor locations such as bedrooms, or living rooms, and many times you see these types of heaters in the form of heat lamps at a resturaunt which serve to keep food warm - The resturuant wants to keep the food hot, not the entire building.

So right from the start in terms of heating system efficiency we have to determine the heating application and define the type of heating system we are going to utilize based off it's effectiveness to heat up that application. From this point on let's just focus on Forced Air Furnaces because those are the types of furnaces that are most efficient at evenly conditioning and heating the air within our homes and offices, it's the type of comfy heat people prefer most when it comes to their living spaces, and it's also the most commonly used heating system utilized in central air conditioning systems here in Houston, TX.



A forced-air furnace (the kind used in central air conditioning systems) is responsible for moving all the air through out your entire home. When you compare a forced-air furnace to a portable heater, we know that the forced-air furnace is much more efficient at evenly conditioning the home's air because forced-air furnaces are designed to heat all of the air within a home, not just a room or a single location.

For example, you may see a furnace with an energy guide tag that calims the furnace you're looking at has a 100% "AFUE" rating and think, "Wow, that sounds like a very efficienct furnace, I want that one!". Only to find out the furnace is actually an electric furnace, and therefore even though it has an AFUE rating of 100%, since the furnace produces heat via electric heat strips in the same way a toaster oven does, the cost of producing heat with electricity vs a fuel is actually higher - So a 100% AFUE rated electric furnace actually consumes more electricity vs a 80% AFUE furnace that utilizes gas to produce it's heat.

Confusing, right?

It's much easier to understand when you begin to realize there are several ways for furnaces to produce heat. Some furnaces can produce heat by burning natural gas, propane or even oil. And some furnaces produce heat with electricity alone by sending current through electric heat strips, which glow red hot in the same (and much larger way) you toast bread.

So what is an AFUE rating? AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating and it's a measurement o within a furnace. Typical furnaces installed A forced-air furnace is responsible for moving all of the air through out your entire home regardless of whether your central air conditioning system is set to "COOL" or "HEAT" mode. Since furnaces play a major role in both the Cooling and Heating functions of your HVAC system, they also play a major role in the total energy efficiency level achieved by your central air conditioning system.

In terms of furnace efficiency, there are actually two measurements of energy efficiency that contribute to a furnaces total energy efficiency level. This is because a furnace consumes energy to not only move air throughout your home via the indoor electric blower motor, but produce heat as well either by burning a fuel or by means of electric heat strips. These efficiency levels, including the ability to produce heat, and deliver heat are considered 2 different things.

A Furnaces AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) Rating is the term used to describe how efficient a furnace is at producing heat given an amount of energy you supply to the furnace - The more heat a furnace can deliver with a given amount of energy, the better it's AFUE rating.

As mentioned previously, forced-air furnaces also contain atleast 1 electric motor that drives the air in and out of all the vents within your home, which contributes to the furnaces energy efficiency rating. And depending on if your furnaces burns a fuel, or uses electric heat strips to produce heat, other electric motors may accompany the furnace as well which are used to ventilate fumes formed from the combustion process out of your home, such as carbon monoxide. If this is the case, these induced draft motors that ventilate these toxic fumes also consume electricity, and their energy consumption is also added into the total efficiency level of the furnace.

The efficiency of operating the indoor blower motor and the induced draft motor coupled with the efficiency of the furnace to produce heat, equates to the total efficiency of the furnace.

Furnaces that utilize gas as a heat source, are going to consume much less electricity vs a furnace that generates heat with electric heat strips.



  • Poor heat or air in one or more rooms.
  • Poor air flow in one or many areas.
  • Loud noises coming from vents when the system is running.
  • Premature failures and excessive or recurring repairs.
  • Water leaks coming from HVAC equipment.
  • Increased utility bills.
  • High humidity in one or more areas.
  • Excessive dust in one or more areas.


Proper furnace operation all begins with proper furnace installation and design procedures, especially when it comes to Houston's climate where we need every ounce of effort out of our furnace's heating and cooling capabilities they are designed to deliver. When it comes to heating system design or furnace installations in Houston, our highly trained technicians at Adams Air never cut corners. We take every factor into consideration and create a comfort solution that's properly designed around your residence, your family, your heat load, and your budget. Schedule your free in home heating system replacement or installation estimate today by calling us at (281) 677-2526 or use one of our online contact forms and we'll get back with you ASAP.

Some of our Awesome Furnace Installations.


Our heating system design and installation procedures utilize the latest techniques and guide-lines provided by the ACCA in order to provide the best indoor comfort experience you can get in Houston and ensures your equipment is operating at its optimal factory designed performance and efficiency ratings and delivering 100% of it's heating and cooling capabilities to your home or business - Adams Air prioritizes proper heating system design and furnace installation because we know equipment that isn't installed correctly only leads to ineffective operation, costly repairs and never quite stands up to Houston's tough climate. Do it right the first time, with Adams Air!

Check out some of our awesome heating system projects and furnace installations below and see why we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and why are Houston's premier heating system and furnace installation service:


Newly Installed American Standard Air Handler
Newly Installed York Gas Furnace
Newly Installed American Standard Electric Air Handler
Newly Installed Carrier Air Handler
Newly Installed Rheem Air Handler
Newly Installed Carrier Gas Furnace

Turn to the Furnace Installation Experts.


Technician installing a new furnace If your looking to replace your existing furnace or installing a new one, Adams Air representatives are available 7 days a week to answer any of your heating system and furnace installation questions or concerns. We offer affordable family owned and operated prices for unmatched HVAC service that just can't be beat in Houston. Do it right the first time, call us today at (281) 677-2526 to schedule your free in home equipment replacement estimate or use the contact form below and we'll give you a call back in no time.




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