Floor Heating Systems Built for Wisconsin Winters
Radiant heating delivers even, reliable warmth by circulating heat through your home’s surfaces — most often the floors, but also through wall or ceiling panels when needed. Floor heating remains the most effective option, using natural heat rise for consistent comfort.
At Capital Heating & Cooling, we install and service hydronic and electric radiant systems built for Wisconsin’s cold climate. Each system is engineered for efficiency, quiet operation, and long-term performance.
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Advantages of a Radiant Heating System
Types of Radiant Heating Systems
Radiant heating systems all work on the same principle — transferring heat through surfaces instead of blowing air — but there are a few ways to do it. The best type depends on your home’s layout, energy source, and comfort goals.
Hydronic Radiant Heating (Water-Based)
This system uses a boiler or water heater to circulate warm water through tubing installed under floors or behind walls and ceilings. It’s the most common choice for whole-home applications and offers the best efficiency in Wisconsin’s long heating season.
Electric Radiant Heating
Electric cables or mats are installed beneath flooring surfaces — often in bathrooms, basements, or remodeled spaces. They’re easy to control, heat up quickly, and work best for individual rooms or supplemental heating.
Radiant Wall and Ceiling Panels
When floor installation isn’t practical, radiant panels can be placed in walls or ceilings to provide the same type of heat transfer. These are ideal for retrofits, additions, or areas with unique flooring materials.
Each type offers the same quiet, even comfort that radiant systems are known for — just delivered in a way that fits your home’s construction and heating needs.
Is It Like Having a Boiler?
Radiant heating and a boiler system are two different types of heating systems.
Radiant heating is a type of system where heat is directly transferred from a hot surface, such as a floor or ceiling, to objects and people in the room. The heat is typically provided by electricity or hot water running through pipes. Radiant heating is known for its even distribution of heat and its ability to create a comfortable, warm environment without drying out the air.
On the other hand, a boiler system uses a central heating unit, such as a furnace or boiler, to heat water or air, which is then circulated through the building via ductwork or pipes. The heat is delivered through radiators, baseboard heaters, or vents. Boiler systems are commonly used in colder climates and are known for their efficiency and ability to provide consistent heating from room to room.
In short, radiant heating relies on direct heat transfer from a surface to objects and people, while a boiler system uses a central heating unit to heat water or air and distribute it throughout your home.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Radiant Heating Installation
The most important day in the life of your radiant heating system is the day it’s installed. Capital takes the time to do the job right the first time.
Radiant Heating Replacement
When the day comes to replace your heating system, our Capital technicians will be there to discuss your options, help you choose what’s best for your home and budget, and install your new system perfectly
Radiant Heating Repair
One of the benefits of a radiant heating system is its lack of moving parts, lowering the likelihood of repair needs. If you DO run into a repair problem, our Capital techs can fix it up fast. We even have a $500 not a day without comfort guarantee because we’re confident we’ll have you back up and running in no time.
Heating Systems Installed the Right Way, Every Time
Radiant heating isn’t something you rush. Every connection, control, and layout affects how evenly your home heats — and how long your system lasts. That’s why Capital’s technicians approach every job with precision and accountability. We test, measure, and verify performance before calling it done.
Our team’s experience spans all types of radiant systems, from hydronic floors to wall and ceiling panels. We’ve seen what works in Wisconsin homes and what doesn’t — and that’s why homeowners trust us to deliver reliable comfort, not just another installation.
Capital HVAC Plumbing and Electric combines craftsmanship with care. You’ll feel the difference every time you step inside.
Why Choose Capital?
Capital Guarantees
Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing 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, plumbing, or electrical repair or replacement costs.
Capital Communication
We will let you know what to expect on the day of your service, and introduce you to technician before they arrive at your doorstep. At least 24 hours prior to your installation, you’ll receive a “Meet Your Technician” email with:
- Technicians’ photo
- # years experience
- Photo of the install truck
- In Transit text
In addition to the friendly introduction, you can rest assured that every Capital technician who enters your home is thoroughly vetted, professionally trained, and nationally certified. In fact, many team members have been recruited from across the country to ensure you always receive the highest level of expertise—no matter the service.
