How Whole-House Air Cleaners Fight Ohio’s Summer Pollen Peak

Ohio’s June pollen season can leave yellow dust on cars, porches, patio furniture, and window sills. Even when you keep the windows closed, pollen often still enters the home. If summer pollen keeps following you indoors, your standard filter may not be doing enough. At Rick’s Heating & Cooling, in Morrow, OH, we help homeowners […]


The Smart Home Cooling Guide: Integrating Your Thermostat with Cincinnati’s Weather Cycles

Many homeowners still rely on an old manual thermostat to control their air conditioning and heating. Using a manual thermostat instead of a modern, programmable model can create significant issues in terms of your energy bills and your overall home comfort. This is especially the case during the humid Ohio May-to-June period when you first […]


Why Is My AC Not Cooling My House?

You turn on your air conditioner this season, expecting cool air to fill your living space. Instead, the system runs, but the temperature barely changes. This is a common issue that you may face at the start of warmer weather. While your AC may still turn on and circulate air, something is preventing it from […]


When Should You Schedule Your AC Tune-Up?

Morrow gets hot and humid during the summer, with July highs around 85 degrees. When temperatures rise, reliable home cooling is crucial. It’s important not to wait until the last minute to schedule your AC tune-up. You should ideally have it done before turning your system on for the season. What Are the Benefits of […]


Is It Safe to Keep Running an Old Furnace Through the End of Winter?

By late winter, many homeowners start watching their furnace more closely. It still runs, but it’s louder, cycles are longer, or it requires occasional resets. You may wonder whether it’s safe to keep pushing it through the rest of the season or if you are taking a risk. When an Aging Furnace Becomes a Safety […]


What to Do If Your Furnace Stops Working on a Cold Winter Night

Picture yourself settling your kids in for the night or helping an elderly parent get comfortable as temperatures dip into the 20s across places like Over-the-Rhine, or near the Great Miami River. Suddenly, you notice the house feels colder than it should, and you realize your furnace stopped working. When you’re facing no heat at […]