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GFCI and AFCI Outletsin Milwaukee, WI

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) and AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are both designed to enhance electrical safety, but they serve different purposes and protect against different types of hazards. Whereas your circuit breaker is in charge of protecting your entire home, GFCI and AFCI outlets prevent:

  • Electrical Fires
  • High Voltage Shocks
  • Electrocution

Which Outlets Do I Need?

The Difference Between GFCI & AFCI Outlets

GFCI Outlets

GFCI outlets are primarily used to protect against ground faults, which occur when an electrical current leaks from a circuit. They are typically installed in areas where water and electricity may come into contact, such as kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor outlets, and laundry rooms.

GFCIs monitor the flow of current between the hot and neutral wires and quickly interrupt the circuit if an imbalance is detected, reducing the risk of electric shock. They protect you and your family by preventing electrocution.

AFCI Outlets

AFCI outlets are designed to detect and prevent arc faults, which are dangerous electrical faults caused by damaged or deteriorating wiring, loose connections, or damaged appliances. These faults can lead to electrical fires.

AFCI outlets monitor the electrical current flowing through the circuit and analyze the waveform for abnormal patterns associated with arc faults. If an arc fault is detected, the AFCI interrupts the circuit, mitigating the risk of fire in your home.

In short, GFCI outlets focus on preventing electrical shocks due to ground faults, while AFCI outlets are specifically designed to reduce the risk of electrical fires.

Why You Should Upgrade

Greater peace of mind that you and your family are as safe as possible in your home. GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupters are designed to prevent people from suffering electrical shocks. AFCI outlets or arc fault circuit interrupters are in place to protect your outlets from overheating, sparking, and causing electrical fires.

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★★★★★ Awesome company very friendly you will not be disappointed with the service dave was fantasticResponse from the ownerHello Keith,We appreciate you taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you had such a great experience with David. David is one of the best Service Technicians we have here at Capital Heating Cooling & Electric and he really takes pride in all his work. Thank you for being such a valued customer. We look forward to servicing you in the future. -Tiffany (Customer Service Advocate) keith zapallkeith zapall ★★★★★ Adam the electrician was very informative and professional. Very happy.Response from the ownerThank you for your amazing review, Lori! We're thrilled to hear that Adam provided informative and professional service. We appreciate your happiness and thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! Lori BogieLori Bogie ★★★★★ I am a Capital Cares Club member because it is a good value for my heating-cooling needs in a condo with a 20+ year old heating/cooling system. I wanted to have the confidence that I would receive priority treatment when the system failed. I am religious about having both the heating & cooling systems maintained and count on being alerted to potential problems.Today, the extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional Colin performed the furnace maintenance and showed me in pictures where the system was failing. He did give me some repair alternatives but I will be getting a quote to replace the entire system tomorrow. I trust and value the service that he has performed for me in the past and know that he is concerned for my safety. If I choose to install a new system, my club membership will offset some of the cost.Thanks, Colin and Capital Heating, A/C & Electric.******Today, the professional team came to install not only a much-needed cooling & heating system but a new water heater that was due to fail within the next 12 months. Although they encountered some challenges, I am toasty and anxious to experience more efficient cooling & heating as well as having peace of mind in knowing that my water heater is good for at least 10 years.Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review, L.A.! We appreciate your membership in the Capital Cares Club and we're glad to hear that it has been a good value for your heating and cooling needs. We understand the importance of receiving priority treatment and being alerted to potential problems, and we're glad to hear that Colin provided thorough, knowledgeable, and professional furnace maintenance. We're also pleased to hear that you trust and value the service that Colin has performed for you in the past, and we appreciate your kind words. If you choose to install a new system, we're happy to apply your club membership to offset some of the cost. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric! L.A. AlexanderL.A. Alexander ★★★★★ Great company to get service or a new product installed from. The Techs are fantastic at doing their job and making sure I was comfortable with everything. They also double check on things that not done by them, this way you feel great about your HVAC system.Response from the ownerHello Alec,We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. Here at Capital Heating Cooling & Electric we take pride in excellent customer service. We are happy to hear that you are so pleased with our Service Technicians. We look forward to servicing you in the future. -Tiffany (Customer Service Advocate) Alec MoellerAlec Moeller ★★★★★ Very nice guy. Positive and answered all my questions. He is welcomed back if I have a problem thank you kyleResponse from the ownerHello Troy, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review with us. We strive to provide superior service and solutions that will keep you and your family safe and comfortable. Kyle will be rewarded for a job well done. We appreciate you as a customer Troy! ~Capital Heating Cooling & Electric! Troy ViegutTroy Viegut ★★★★★ Excellent work - quick and efficientResponse from the ownerHello Todd, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review with us. We strive to provide superior service and solutions that will keep you and your family safe and comfortable. Bradley will be rewarded for a job well done! We appreciate you as a customer Todd! ~Ashley, Customer Advocate! Todd Stapleman (Odd)Todd Stapleman (Odd) ★★★★★ Anthony and Mitchell were very kind and efficient with our furnace install. They were able to install our new furnace within 24 hours of our old furnace having to be shut down. We have worked with Capital and Justin specifically in the past for other heating/cooling needs. We won’t work with any other company!Response from the ownerThank you for your amazing review, McKenzie! We are thrilled to hear that Anthony and Mitchell provided kind and efficient service during your furnace installation. We understand the urgency of the situation and we're glad to hear that we were able to install your new furnace within 24 hours of your old furnace being shut down. We appreciate your loyalty to our company and your trust in Justin and our team. We're honored that you won't work with any other company and we look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent heating and cooling service. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! McKenzie DuriganMcKenzie Durigan ★★★★★ The technicians came to help us quickly. They were kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They gave us a variety of options and did a great job of explaining each one. They seemed to truly respect and trust the company and it helped me to do the same. I am very happy with my experience with Capital Heating so far and look forward to our new furnace!Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review, Jessica! We're glad to hear that our technicians provided quick and helpful service while explaining the variety of options for your new furnace. We appreciate your kind words and the trust you have in our company. We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! Jessica FosterJessica Foster ★★★★★ Very thorough job. Great tech. All set for winter.Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review, William! We're glad to hear that our technician did a thorough job and you are all set for winter. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! William StryckerWilliam Strycker ★★★★★ Dear Capital Heating, Cooling &Electric Team,I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction and gratitude for the outstanding service I recently received from your company. As a homeowner, maintaining a comfortable living environment is paramount, and Capital Heating, Cooling exceeded my expectations in every regard.Service Excellence:The professionalism displayed by your team was truly commendable. From the initial inquiry to the completion of the service, every step was marked by efficiency and expertise. The technicians not only arrived promptly but also demonstrated a thorough understanding of my heating and cooling needs.Clear and effective communication is something I highly value, and your team excelled in this aspect. Appointments were scheduled with precision, and I was kept informed at every stage of the process. It's evident that Capital Heating, Cooling prioritizes transparent and open communication with its customers.The technical competence of your team members left a lasting impression. They not only resolved the issues with my heating system but also took the time to explain the process and offer valuable insights for ongoing maintenance. This level of expertise instilled confidence in the service provided.Response from the ownerThank you for your excellent review, Emine! We are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with the outstanding service you received from our team. Maintaining a comfortable living environment is indeed important, and we are glad that we exceeded your expectations in every regard. We strive to display professionalism and provide efficient and expertise service from the initial inquiry to the completion of the service. Clear and effective communication is a priority for us, and we are pleased to know that we excelled in this aspect. Thank you for recognizing the technical competence of our team members and the valuable insights they provided for ongoing maintenance. We appreciate your confidence in our service. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating, Cooling & Electric! emine celikemine celik ★★★★★ Great, quick work on the new furnace.Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review, Yvonne! We're glad to hear that our team provided great, quick work on your new furnace. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! Yvonne GordonYvonne Gordon ★★★★★ Super fast with getting out to diagnose the problem, and great service from both the technician and supervisor. Always a 5 start visit!Response from the ownerThank you so much, Ryan! We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to let us know about your experience with us. We're glad to hear that our technician and supervisor were both able to provide you with great service and that you had a wonderful 5-start visit. We wouldn't be where we are today without reviews like yours, and we're so grateful for your support of Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric. Ryan VoigtRyan Voigt ★★★★★ The man that was here was very knowledgeable we appreciate what he did so thank for your timeResponse from the ownerThank you for your amazing review, Dennis! We are so pleased to hear that the technician assisting you was knowledgeable and that we could help with your needs. We appreciate your time and look forward to assisting you in the future. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric! Dennis AndersonDennis Anderson ★★★★★ Informative, professional and reliable. Not the least expensive but the ones who will be there for you when you need them. It’s all about service and relationships for me.Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review, M P! We're glad to hear that you find our service informative, professional, and reliable. We pride ourselves on being there for our customers when they need us. We understand that service and relationships are important, and we strive to provide the highest level of service possible. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! M PM P ★★★★★ Dominick just cleaned our system and did a fantastic job! He was very knowledgeable about what he was doing. He explained everything to us about the entire process. He was also very friendly and focused on our concerns. Great job!!!Response from the ownerThank you for your positive feedback, Adam! We're glad to hear that Dominick provided knowledgeable and friendly service while cleaning your system. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! Adam BabicsAdam Babics ★★★★★ Great service !Response from the ownerThank you so much for your wonderful review, Chris! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great experience with us. We strive to deliver the best possible customer service each and every time, and we are so glad that you felt that we did that. Thanks again for your kind words! Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric chris bellantichris bellanti ★★★★★ Very prompt and courteous!Response from the ownerThank you for your positive feedback, Jennifer! We're glad to hear that our team was prompt and courteous in assisting you. We appreciate your recommendation and we're here for any future heating and cooling needs you may have. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! jennifer schaeferjennifer schaefer ★★★★★ Great service. Anthony, Mitch and their electricians were very professional and efficient with the installation of our new furnace and ac unit. Very pleased.Response from the ownerHello Trina, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Anthony, Mitch, and our electricians. At Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric, we strive to provide the best service possible, and we are glad that we succeeded in exceeding your expectations. Sincere thanks for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again. Trina LindloffTrina Lindloff ★★★★★ Logan, Jessie, and Luis were very professional, clean, and courteous.Response from the ownerHi Chris, Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Logan, Jessie, and Luis! We are so grateful for your positive experience and we appreciate your kind words. We pride ourselves in providing award-winning customer service and quality workmanship, and are so glad it was met when the Capital Heating, Cooling, and Electric team visited your home. We sincerely value your feedback, and we'd love to hear more from you about your experience if you have any additional comments. Thanks again, Chris! Chris WeidaChris Weida ★★★★★ Let me start by saying I have never felt compelled to write a review on a service tech until today. We had our ducts cleaned by Dominic yesterday and he did an OUTSTANDING job. He had an excellent work ethic, great attention to detail, and then made sure we were completely satisfied with the end result. People like Dominic are rare in the service industry today and Capital is fortunate to have someone of his character representing their team!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, R.J. Kahn! We're so glad to hear that Dominic provided outstanding service and went above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. We're proud to have him on our team and we appreciate your recommendation. If you need any further assistance with your ducts or any other heating and cooling needs, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for choosing Capital Heating and Cooling! R.J. KahnR.J. Kahnjs_loader
Wiring and Rewiring - Capital Electric

GFCI and AFCI Outlet Installation

Although GFCI and AFCI outlets are in place to protect you, you’re not going to get the protection that you need without proper installation. Capital electricians spend extra time to do the job right, the FIRST time. We even have a property protection plus guarantee.

GFCI and AFCI Outlet Repair

When things go wrong with your electricity, Capital responds in a flash. We’re even available 24/7 for emergency repair services!

Capital HVAC Technician

Why Choose Capital?

Capital Guarantees

Capital Heating, Cooling & Electric stands behind all our work. You are covered on the installation of your heating or cooling system by the following guarantees and more:

  • Your 100% Unconditional Satisfaction Or Your Money-Back Guarantee
  • 5-Year Comfort Guarantee
  • Exclusive Lemon-Free Guarantee
  • Lifetime Installation Components & Craftsmanship Guarantee
  • Lifetime Ductwork Warranty
  • And more.

Flexible Financing

Capital cares to make your life better today, without YOU having to worry about tomorrow. So we also offer a number of financing options to help you with your HVAC system repair or replacement costs.

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Capital Communication

Friendly Technicians - Capital HVAC

We will let you know what to expect on the day of your installation, and introduce you to your Furnace installer before they arrive at your doorstep.  At least 24 hours prior to your installation, you’ll receive a “Meet Your Installer” email with:

  1. Technicians’ photo
  2. # years experience
  3. Photo of the install truck
  4. In Transit text

In addition to the friendly introduction, you can rest assured that the technicians installing your heating system are highly vetted, trained, and nationally accredited. In fact, many of our technicians are relocated from around the country to ensure YOU only get the best.

Flexible Financing

Capital cares to make your life better today, without YOU having to worry about tomorrow. So we also offer a number of financing options to help you with your HVAC system repair or replacement costs.

Explore Financing Options

Capital Communication

Friendly Technicians - Capital HVAC

We will let you know what to expect on the day of your installation, and introduce you to your Furnace installer before they arrive at your doorstep.  At least 24 hours prior to your installation, you’ll receive a “Meet Your Installer” email with:

  1. Technicians’ photo
  2. # years experience
  3. Photo of the install truck
  4. In Transit text

In addition to the friendly introduction, you can rest assured that the technicians installing your heating system are highly vetted, trained, and nationally accredited. In fact, many of our technicians are relocated from around the country to ensure YOU only get the best.