Commercial Project Highlight: Views on Fifth At Capital Heating and Cooling, we’re excited to be a contractor for the Views on Fifth project, helping bring this building in downtown Olympia back to life. The project includes construction of two new buildings and renovation of the existing tower. All together, the new and renovated buildings will […]
Read moreCustom Sheet Metal Projects
We can make that! Custom Sheet Metal Projects Did you know that Capital Heating and Cooling started out as Capital Sheet Metal? Back then, we built a variety of products, including duct work. We began specializing in duct work and eventually expanded into a full HVAC business. But we never abandoned our original work. We […]
Read moreNorth Thurston High School is getting cool. (And warm, too!)
Capital Heating and Cooling is always in the middle of a bunch of commercial projects. One that we’re especially excited about is the renovation of North Thurston High School, home of the Rams! The school just completed Phase 2 of their extensive remodeling project, following construction on a new gymnasium, music room, office space, and […]
Read moreIs your furnace turning off and on?
You’re not alone. Furnace cycling – when your furnace turns off and back on again in an endless loop – is one of the most common reasons we get service calls. But before you call in one of our technicians, there are a couple of things you can check out for yourself first. Check your […]
Read moreTime to Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Have you checked the alarms in your home lately? For winter safety, it’s time. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are silent devices so they’re easy to forget. (Unless you burn the popcorn – then you’ll hear from your smoke alarm! But making sure they’re in working order is important for the health and safety […]
Read moreGet Insulated: We offer free home insulation inspections!
There’s one really common way homeowners discover that they need more home insulation: They’re cold. When your home doesn’t have enough insulation, rooms feel chilly and drafty in the winter, even when the heater is running all the time. The problem is often in the attic. Sean Starzyk, one of our insulation experts, says it’s […]
Read moreHeat Pumps: Efficiently Heat and Cool Your Home
Is it possible to heat and cool your home using the same system? You bet. A heat pump is a two-in-one system that heats and cools beautifully in our mild, maritime climate. How does it work? Instead of producing heat, a heat pump moves heat from one place to another, just like your refrigerator. Through […]
Read moreLacey MakerSpace: The Trades in Action
Last month our general manager, Dean, got a tour of the brand-new Lacey MakerSpace on the Saint Martin’s University campus. The space, which just opened in the summer, is decked out with equipment to help people make all kinds of useful things. There’s a wood shop – complete with a dust collection system – that […]
Read moreReplaced 18 heating & air conditioning units with just 2!
Until recently, it took 18 furnace and air conditioning systems to heat and cool the The Jubilee Community Lodge in Lacey. The 26,000-square-foot resort club is the social and wellness hub for a 55+ community that houses game rooms, pools, a library, a fitness center, sports courts, and many other spaces. It’s where people bond […]
Read moreAir Conditioning: More than just cold air
Air conditioning systems don’t just blow cold air into a space. If they did, the minute the blower turned off, the air would start to feel sticky again. And our human tendency would be to keep turning down the thermostat to try and find some relief. Air conditioners condition the air – regulate humidity – […]
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