When Does a Heat Pump Need a Backup Furnace?

One of the most efficient HVAC systems available is a heat pump system—they function as air conditioners in the spring and summer and provide heat to your home like a furnace in the winter! They are a great way to save on annual heating and cooling costs, as they pull from the outside air temperatures […]


Furnace & Heating Tips for Holiday Parties

It’s getting chilly in the Cincinnati area and you are probably filling your nights and weekends inviting friends and family over to celebrate the season. November and December bring not only many holidays—from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve—but also many guests looking for a break from the cold Ohio winter.


What Should I Do With My Air Conditioner This Winter?

Now that fall has settled into the Cincinnati area, you may be enjoying this mini-break from high energy bills—you don’t need your air conditioner running constantly and you don’t yet need your gas furnace or heat pump to keep you warm. But with heating season just around the corner, are you properly preparing your air […]


Do I Need a New Furnace If…?

Many of our customers at Rick’s Heating & Cooling approach us with questions when it comes to their Ohio home’s heating systems—especially as colder weather begins to approach Hamilton and the Cincinnati area. Our heating and cooling experts have pulled together (and answered!) all the questions they’ve recently received from your Hamilton, Ohio neighbors regarding […]


Why Static Shock Happens More Often During Winter

We’ve all been there—you are relaxing at home watching football on the TV and when you get up for a snack break, you get zapped when turning on the kitchen light. How about this one: after shuffling across the carpet to get the morning newspaper and you feel a jolt when you reach for the […]


Save Now for Winter! Upgrade Your Home’s Heating System & Get $500 Off! EXPIRED September 30, 2013

This offer EXPIRED  on September 30, 2013. See our current offers » As the temperature starts to drop in Ohio, it’s important to keep your family’s home warm at an affordable price—ensuring you have a furnace system that maximizes heating efficiency is one way to do that. Rick’s Heating & Cooling is here to help […]