Heat for the house and the pool.

Bates HVAC fixes and installs furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and pool heaters across Greater Cincinnati. Jason, a US Army veteran, runs it from Bethel, and the quote is free.

A white Bates HVAC Ram ProMaster van with the phone number and website on the side, parked on a residential street
Google4.9511 reviewsVeteran-ownedMon to Fri, 8 to 5
One of our vans out on a call.

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A heater adds weeks to both ends of the swim season.

Without heat, a backyard pool around Cincinnati is comfortable for the hottest part of summer. With a heater that works, you can open earlier in spring and keep swimming into fall.

Roughly how it goes here. Your pool, your heater and the weather decide the real dates.

Gas pool heater

The most common kind. It heats the water fast, but depending on the weather it may not be the cheapest to run compared to a heat pump.

Heat pump pool heater

Usually costs more to buy than a gas heater, but it can be a lot more efficient to run. Pair it with a variable speed pump and the savings add up.

Not sure which one fits your pool? We look at your setup first, then recommend one. The consultation is free.

Pool heaters
Jason, owner of Bates HVAC, in a US Army veteran cap, with his wife
Jason, with his wife. Army veteran and owner.

Run by an Army veteran, out of Bethel.

Jason served in the US Army, where he learned teamwork, safety, attention to detail and persistence. He runs Bates HVAC the same way, and he has over 20 years in the trade.

It is a local, family-owned company. You get honest communication, fair prices you see up front, and a crew that keeps working until you are happy with the job. Customers mention Heather in the office and Branden on service calls, and a lot of them mention Jason by name.

  • Veteran-ownedOn our Google profile
  • InsuredFull liability insurance
  • 20+ yearsJason's time in the trade

Our work, from our own Google page.

These photos are ones we posted from real jobs around Greater Cincinnati.

A Carrier gas furnace in a basement with white PVC vent pipes and a Bates HVAC service sticker on the ductwork
Carrier furnace, our sticker on the duct
A Tempstar outdoor condenser on a pad on a wooden deck with refrigerant gauge hoses attached
Condenser on a deck, gauges on
A basement furnace with a whole-house humidifier mounted on the supply duct, next to a water heater
Furnace with a humidifier
A furnace under a large sheet metal supply plenum and duct trunk in an unfinished basement
Furnace and ductwork
An outdoor unit on a wall bracket beside vinyl siding with snow on the ground
A winter job

Two ways to make it easier on you.

The maintenance plan

$25a monthor$249a year

  • Priority service when something breaks
  • 10% off additional installations
  • Evaporator coil cleaning included
  • A 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Humidifiers and pool equipment can be added for an extra charge

One-year minimum. If a plugged coil has to be pulled to clean it, the extra labor is charged at a discount.

See the plan

Financing through Wisetack

  • Up to $25,000for a project
  • 3 to 120 monthsto pay it off
  • 0% to 35.9% APRdepending on credit

Checking your options does not affect your credit score. All financing is subject to credit approval and your terms may vary.

Ask about financing

What people around Cincinnati say.

4.9 on Google from 511 reviewsRead more
Pool

"Bates HVAC was wonderful to work with! Scheduling was easy and accommodating, and communication was outstanding, especially the day before and the day of service, with text notifications that they were on their way. They were very kind and knowledgeable and had our pool heater up and running in no time!"

Kristen C.Pool heater repair · Google
House

"Couldn't be happier. Jason from Bates HVAC came out on a Sunday evening (you read that right) to address issues with our furnace. He was on time, courteous and got us back up and running as quickly as possible. So happy, we're having him back for a furnace tune up next week."

Dan J.Furnace, Sunday evening · Google
Pool

"Branden did a terrific job fixing our pool heater in Fairfield. He was on time (actually early which was fantastic), friendly and easy to talk to and answered all the questions I threw at him. I highly recommend the team at Bates HVAC!"

Gary L.Pool heater, Fairfield · Google
House

"Jason at Bates HVAC did a great job for our AC unit. He showed up early, knocked out the problem quickly, and price was more than fair. Thank you Jason for getting our AC unit running again! Highly Recommend !"

Dean S.AC repair · Google
Pool

"We just purchased a pool heater and couldn't get it going. I called Bates HVAC for help and found out that we were out of their service area. I talked to Heather and she said Jason might be able to help us with troubleshooting over the phone. He found out what the problem was and guided us on how to fix it. It now works great."

Steven J.Help over the phone · Google
House

"Bates HVAC was very professional and completed our ductwork cleaning at the food pantry and thrift store. They did a great job!"

HelpingHandsICSDuct cleaning · Google

Bethel out, across Greater Cincinnati.

We start in Clermont County and cover the east side, then north through Mason and Lebanon. These towns have their own page.

We also work in Cincinnati, Arlington Heights, Blue Ash, Cherry Grove, Cheviot, Cleves, Colerain, Deer Park, Fairfield Township, Fayetteville, Goshen, Green Township, Hamilton, Harrison, Independence, Indian Hill, Kenwood, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Madeira, Mariemont, Middletown, Montgomery, Newtown, North College Hill, Norwood, Oxford, Silverton, Springboro and West Chester Township. Not sure we reach you? Call (513) 413-0102.

Furnace, AC or pool heater acting up?

Call and tell us what it is doing. We look first and give you the price before any work starts.

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Straight answers.

What people ask before they book.

Or call (513) 413-0102

We are based in Bethel and work across Greater Cincinnati: Clermont County, the east side, and north up through Mason, West Chester and Lebanon. The full town list is on our service area page. If you are not sure we reach you, call (513) 413-0102.

Yes. Pool heaters and pumps are a big part of what we do, alongside furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps. A pool heater is a gas burner or a heat pump, which is the same equipment we work on in your basement, just outside by the pool.

Gas heaters are the most common and heat the water quickly. Heat pump pool heaters usually cost more up front but can be a lot cheaper to run. The right one depends on your pool, how you use it and your budget, so we look at your setup before we recommend anything.

Yes. Along with gas furnaces and heat pumps, we work on oil furnaces. Call (513) 413-0102 and tell us what you have.

It is $25 a month or $249 a year with a one-year minimum. You get priority service, 10% off additional installations, evaporator coil cleaning, and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Pool equipment and humidifiers can be added for an extra charge.

Yes, through Wisetack. You can finance up to $25,000 over 3 to 120 months, and checking your options does not affect your credit score. Approval and rates depend on your credit. Call (513) 413-0102 and we can walk you through it.

The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call (513) 413-0102 or send the form and we will set up a time.

Tell us what is going on.

Call, email or send the form for a free quote. If the heat or the AC is out right now, call, because the phone gets someone out fastest.

  • Phone(513) 413-0102
  • Emailbateshvac@gmail.com
  • AreaBased in Bethel, OH 45106. Serving Clermont County and Greater Cincinnati
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
  • FinancingThrough Wisetack, up to $25,000

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We get back to you to set a time. For anything urgent, call (513) 413-0102.

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