Selecting a Professional Air Duct Cleaning Company
Air ducts obviously play an important role in your home, moving air to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But you can’t see inside them, so determining whether to clean them can be a challenge. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends having your air ducts cleaned every three […]
Buying a New Furnace
We’ve already had those first cool days of fall. And you know what happens after cool days? Cold days. And that means you’ll need your furnace to be running smoothly to keep the house nice and warm. Do you need a new furnace? What you don’t want to have happen, of course, is to have […]
Fall Maintenance Ideas
We talk with you a lot about things you can do to prepare your home for winter from both plumbing and heating perspectives, including getting your furnace checked out and preventing frozen pipes. But there are other things you can do. Here are some. Foliage. Trim your plants, shrubs, and trees, especially those that may be […]
Is Your Toilet Running?
The old, joke, of course, is, if the answer is yes, go catch it. But running toilets can be annoying, and can cause your water bills to go up. So here are some tips on what to do if your toilet is running. First, test to see if the toilet is running. If the toilet […]
So You’re Less Than Pleased With Us?
We’re not perfect. Heaven knows we try, and we must be doing something right, since we’ve been around since 1928. But occasionally, we do get something wrong. And when we do, you have every right to call us on it. We’ll do our best to make things right, and to treat you politely and with […]
What Goes Into an AC Maintenance Inspection?
This is the time of year you get inundated in the mail and via email for air conditioner tune ups. We (because we do it too) will tell you how getting your AC tuned up will preserve the life of the unit and also reduce energy costs. And it is true. So this leads to […]
Sewers 101
With the rainy season approaching, there are a couple of things you will want to do to make sure your house does not flood. First, make sure your sump pump and battery back-up are operating properly. See https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/sump-pump-101 for more information on that. The other thing is to make sure your sewer line does not […]
Are You a Water Hog?
The average Illinois citizen uses about 100 gallons of water a day. To determine the average water usage for people in your household, examine your water bill for usage, and then divide that by the number of people in your home. Here are some guidelines: Minimalist – the average person in your house uses less […]
Whole house humidifiers
When it comes to feeling comfortable in your home, the old saying “it’s not the heat (or cold) – it’s the humidity” rings true. Keeping your home’s humidity between 30-60% can make your home healthier and more comfortable, and can prevent damage to your home and belongings. A healthier home Too little humidity actually can […]
Radiant Heat Warms Your Feet
Winter’s coming… One sign that it is here is when you wake up in the morning, trudge into the bathroom, and, when you put your bare feet on the floor, you look up and expect to see Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane because it feels like you are stepping barefoot onto an ice rink. There […]