Ending the “Trust Crisis”: When We Say Honest, We Mean It
In most service industries, there’s nothing more important than a customer’s trust. Though a lot of contractors claim to know this, we know that not all of them take it to heart. They believe trust is a given, but at Capital Heat, we know it’s...
What Should Contractors Look For When Diagnosing a Failed Heat Exchanger?
If you suspect that something is wrong with the heat exchanger on your furnace, you’re going to want a thorough assessment before you pay for a costly replacement. The only problem is, most contractors aren’t as reliable as they should be when they come to...
Can Heat Pumps Save the World? It’s Worth a Try
You’re not imagining it if it feels like there’s a new report detailing the severity of the current climate crisis issued every other week, each one more urgent than the last. While reversing the environmental damage caused by our dependence on fossil fuel will take...
Choosing Between Geothermal and Cold Climate Heat Pumps
So, you’ve done your research. You know that heat pumps have the ability to combat climate change and you’re more than ready to break up with fossil fuel and experience the year-over-year cost savings of doing so. You’re aware of the incentives and rebates that...
Your furnace is like your car. And your teeth.
Let's name things that should get checked at least once a year. Your car. Your animals. Your health. Your teeth. Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Your taxes. Your tolerance for sugar. Your chimney. Your eyes. Your credit score/report. Your hoarding habits. Your furnace. Yes, like...
What Customer Service Means To Us
We do HVAC. Heating. Ventilation. Air conditioning. But for us, it's not just about keeping your furnace well-maintained. It's about why that matters. A comfortable home is important. Clean air, without allergens, mold or dust running through your vents. A warm haven when the winter...
The Champ Foundation
Here at Capital Heat, we know that giving is important. Giving back to your community and giving to noble causes that need our help is part of being responsible contributors to society. Among the foundations we support is The Champ Foundation. The Champ Foundation supports research...
Geothermal Myths: Busted
As typically happens when new technologies begin making their way into the mainstream, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about geothermal systems. Here at Capital Heat, we hear a lot of these myths straight from our customers. While geothermal is indeed not for...
Your Life With A Fireplace
Ahhh, winter. That warm December means plenty of lake effect snow dumping all over us. You're inside, watching the snow fall. The kids are home, because school's been closed. You've got hot soup, hot chocolate, and hot toddies. You all gather in the living room...
O Christmas Tree, Such Allergies You Bring Me
Happy December, everyone. December means the holiday season has arrived. Even people who get upset about hearing Christmas music before Thanksgiving must admit that, come December, it's officially the holidays, and listening to Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on repeat is...