Ottawa HVAC Blog

Many homeowners ask Capital City Heating and Cooling, the premiere heating and cooling Ottawa professional HVAC installation and repair service, just how to know when their heating and cooling systems should be upgraded. Because maintaining proper temperature and...

The water heater is probably one of the most underappreciated appliances in your home. Hardly anyone ever stops to think about how much of their daily routine depends on a properly functioning water heater. Taking a warm bath, a steamy shower, running your dishwasher...

Do you have “check the furnace filter” on your home maintenance to-do-list? Has it been there for weeks or even months? Even though it can be a niggling chore, it is one that will always be worth your time in the long run. Replacing the air filter in your furnace is...

Every year, there are over 20,000 instances where people visit the emergency room because of carbon monoxide poisoning. This colourless, odourless gas is a silent killer because it is practically untraceable without the use a carbon monoxide detector. Per the CDC,...

Like any other homeowner, you have tons of responsibilities and duties around the house, and that some may be better suited to one season than others. Furnace maintenance can be one of such tasks, and fall is the best time to have your heating system serviced by an...

Ensuring that your furnace or heat pump is installed properly is just as imperative as the equipment itself. That is why you should make an informed decision when selecting a heating contractor. The following are five areas that you should consider during your search....

There are countless benefits to having your home properly insulated. It lowers your heating and air conditioning expenses, reduces temperature fluxes, averts mould growth, absorbs outside noise and reduces your home’s carbon footprint. You may be interested in doing...

It is usually a tell-tale indication that you should turn your heaters on when the leaves begin to change colour and the air gets cooler. It is more than possible that your heaters have not been on for several seasons, and may not run as effectively and efficiently as...

Pets can bring you countless hours of comfort and fun. That is until their antics cause issues with your HVAC unit. Luckily, there are measures that you can take to guard your system and your cherished companions. If can be something as simple as tucking away wires to...

Preventative maintenance for your household appliances is one of the crucial factors that contribute to the long life of your home equipment. The same way ordinary wear and tear on your car demands regular maintenance, exposure to the elements and the consistent,...