Cooking: Electric cooking appliances such as ovens, microwaves, toasters and electric griddles use the heating effect of electricity to cook food.
Heating: Electric heating systems such as baseboard heaters, electric blankets and space heaters use the heating effect of electricity to provide warmth.
Refrigeration: Electric refrigerators use the heating effect of electricity to keep food cold.
Water Heating: Electric water heaters use the heating effect of electricity to heat water for washing and bathing.
Industrial Uses: The heating effect of electricity is used in many industrial processes such as welding, soldering and melting metals.