What To Do if You Run Out of Oil for Your Furnace

A homeowner’s worst nightmare is running out of heating oil between deliveries, which means your furnace cannot run, leaving you without heat and hot water. If you suspect you’ve run out of oil, follow these steps: Check your oil tank for oil and rule out furnace repair issues (noise, odors, corrosion). Order oil online, confirm […]


What Is the Best Humidity Level for a Cincinnati Home?

Balancing out your home’s humidity levels is important for a slew of reasons. Unbalanced moisture levels can lead to health issues as well as damage to your home’s structural integrity. Cincinnati sees a lot of humidity throughout the summer and dry, snowy climates in the winter. To combat this, homeowners should consider implementing air quality […]


Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist

As the brisk autumn air begins to settle in and winter peeks out in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, readying your HVAC system for a change of seasons will keep your home comfortable. Preparing your heating and cooling system for the colder months with a fall HVAC maintenance checklist not only guarantees a climate-controlled refuge […]


How To Extend the Life of Your Central Air Conditioner

Your central air conditioner is at the center of your home’s comfort during those hot and humid days, working tirelessly to keep you comfortable when the heat is on. But like with any system, it eventually experiences wear and tear over time. The average lifespan of most air conditioners is 10 years. However, there are […]


5 Benefits of Regular AC Maintenance

Incorporating regular AC maintenance into your home care routine is a powerful investment to protect the efficiency and lifespan of your cooling system. HVAC professionals can spot early signs of natural AC wear and tear and often make minor adjustments to correct small problems … before they become costly repairs. Rick’s Heating & Cooling technicians […]


How To Replace Air Filters in Your Cincinnati Home

Replacing the filters on your HVAC system as necessary is an important part of maintaining healthy air quality, protecting your system against wear and tear, and keeping air flowing freely for high energy efficiency and a lower risk of your system overheating or freezing over. Below, the experts at Rick’s Heating and Cooling discuss how […]