Monthly Financing
Spread the cost over the equipment's life.
We work with consumer-lending partners that approve most homeowners. Ask about monthly payment plans when you book your survey, and we will run the numbers alongside the install quote.
Ottawa HVAC since 1990
Efficient Ottawa HVAC
for ultimate comfort.
We have helped thousands of Ottawa homeowners with furnace installations and repairs, air conditioners, hot water heaters, boilers, and more. We believe in getting the job done right the first time and treating Ottawa homeowners with courtesy and respect.
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HVAC Ottawa Services
Heating, cooling, and everything between.
From a single tuneup to a full system swap, we cover the full residential HVAC stack across the Ottawa region. Carrier, Comfortmaker, and Goodman factory-authorized.
Heating
Furnaces
When your furnace needs repair or replacement, there is no place Ottawa homeowners trust more than Rick Menard Heating and Cooling.
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Cooling
Air Conditioning
There is a huge difference in air conditioning performance, and it is all about having the proper system, properly installed, and optimally tuned for your home.
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Heating
Boiler Systems
We install and repair gas boilers, electric boilers, and hot water boilers, turning them into highly efficient energy-saving systems.
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Specialty
Fireplaces
For Ottawa homeowners, a fireplace is far more than just a way to keep your home warm. It is the stage for comfortable evenings with family and friends.
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Specialty
Geothermal
Using the ground as its source of energy, a Geothermal WaterFurnace system needs only a small amount of electricity and can save you up to 80% annually over conventional systems.
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Specialty
Water Heaters
Hot water heaters are more cut and dry than boilers. They have one job: heat potable water for showers, washing machines, dishwashing, and more.
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Year-Round
Heat Pumps
Stay comfortable and save money all year round with an air source heat pump in Ottawa. These systems offer efficient heating and cooling, making them a perfect fit for our climate.
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Emergency
24/7 Heat & Cool Emergencies
No heat in February or no AC in July, one line dispatches both. Real technician with truck-stock parts on the way fast.
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The record
Built for the long winter.
Comfort is a system, not an accessory. We install equipment we are willing to service for the next twenty years, because we will be.
30+
Years serving Ottawa
10k+
Systems installed and serviced
24/7
Emergency response, year-round
2 yr
Guarantee on every heating repair
Client Reviews
Thousands of Ottawa homes, one promise.
We have helped thousands of Ottawa homeowners just like you with their furnace installations, furnace repairs, air conditioners, hot water heaters, boiler systems, and much more. We believe in getting the job done right the first time and treating Ottawa homeowners with courtesy and respect. We offer an unparalleled quality guarantee on all of our service work.
Customer Reviews
Real experiences, real satisfaction.
A+ BBB Rating
BBB Accredited since 1999. Verified reviews below from the BBB profile.
“We hired them to replace our old oil furnace and heat pump. From start to finish, it was an easy and clear process.”
Luc N.
Furnace and heat pump replacement
“Very responsive and efficient. Came to fix the gas fireplace as requested and then checked fireplace and water heater as a bonus, even gave good tips on how to maintain everything in top shape.”
Michel L.
Gas fireplace and water heater service
“He was thorough in providing an assessment of air flow from under the deck. He helped me to understand the mechanics of air intake and exhaust.”
Carolyn A.
Diagnostic visit
Financing & Rebates
Pay over time, not all at once.
Most installs qualify for monthly financing through our partner programs, plus rebates from the Ontario government and Enbridge. We handle the paperwork on both.
Greener Homes Loan
Federal program, up to $40,000 interest-free.
Qualifying upgrades like heat pumps, insulation, and smart thermostats can be financed by the federal government with zero interest over 10 years. We help you apply.
Enbridge HER+ Rebates
Cash back on efficient gas equipment.
Enbridge's Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program pays homeowners for installing high-efficiency furnaces, heat pumps, and insulation. Stackable with the Greener Homes Loan.
Check your eligibility
Or ask about financing when you book your free in-home survey.
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Service area
Where we run, every week.
We dispatch out of east Ottawa and reach the full National Capital Region. Same-day diagnostic visits across the priority belt.
Primary
Ottawa
Centretown to Beacon Hill. We handle furnace installation on tight downtown lots and heat pump retrofits where electrical capacity allows.
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Orleans
Tenth Line through Avalon. Many 1990s builds in this zone need furnace replacement and ductless mini-splits for second-floor comfort.
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Kanata
Bridlewood and Stittsville covered. Central AC and tankless water heater installs are common in this corridor.
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Barrhaven
Nepean and Riverside South. We pair high-efficiency furnaces with heat pumps for year-round comfort.
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Nepean
Centrepointe, Bells Corners, Crystal Beach. Older homes here often benefit from a boiler-to-furnace conversion paired with central air.
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Practical reads for Ottawa homeowners.
Furnace
Strange Furnace Noises: Here Is What They Mean
Banging, squealing, rattling, hissing, popping, gurgling. The seven furnace sounds you should never ignore and what each one points to.
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Furnace
5 Signs Your Furnace Needs Repairs Before It Is Too Late
Inconsistent heating, unusual noises, climbing energy bills, poor air quality, frequent cycling. The five warning signs to act on before a January breakdown.
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Furnace
The Ultimate Furnace Maintenance Checklist
Monthly filter checks, seasonal prep, annual professional inspection. What to do yourself and what to leave to a technician.
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Free Quote
Fill out this form, a technician calls you back.
One of our technicians will contact you to discuss your project. No chatbots, no offshore qualifying. For no-heat or no-AC emergencies, phone the 24-hour line instead.
Office line
613-834-1415
Email
info@menardheatcool.com
Office
1228 Old Innes Road, Unit 313, Ottawa, ON K1B 3V3
Quality Guarantee
Trained installers, written guarantee.
Rick Menard Heating and Cooling is so confident that our installers are trained to be superior in the industry that we provide the following guarantee. If you, the homeowner, are not satisfied with the installation quality and workmanship of the job, or if we cannot correct any deficiencies, we will facilitate the inspection of the deficiency with the chosen manufacturer's management to determine the best course of action.
We guarantee that no compromise to your comfort will occur. We also guarantee that we will never surprise you with any additional costs to correct any deficiencies related to installation workmanship performed by our installers.
Questions
Things people ask us.
If your question is not here, phone us. Ten minutes on the line with a technician saves a 90-minute diagnostic visit more often than not.
Drawn from real call logs
A standard residential gas furnace swap, where existing venting and gas line are sized correctly, completes in one day. Upgrading from a mid-efficiency to a 96% condensing unit adds a few hours for venting re-route. Heat pump installs typically take two to three days.