Heat Pumps 101
More and more homeowners in Chicago’s North Shore and Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are enjoying the many benefits of heat pumps. A heat pump is part of your home’s HVAC system. It is installed outside your home, and can both cool and heat it. Heat pumps use electricity and refrigerant to transfer heat inside and outside […]
What Are the Different Types of Air Purifiers?
The air inside a home has two to five times more pollutants than outside air. Given that Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, it’s little wonder that people are investing in whole house air purifiers to remove pathogens, odors and respiratory droplets that can spread viruses into your home’s air. Types […]
What’s Included in an AC Maintenance Checklist?
In our most recent blog, the HVAC technicians at Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric discuss the benefits of regular air conditioner maintenance and what’s typically included in this service. Why Do I Need an AC Tune Up? A few reasons it’s important to have your AC unit tuned up once a year include: Increased […]
What Are the Different Types of Outdoor Lighting Systems?
Modern outdoor lighting offers many benefits to homeowners. Not only does outdoor lighting boost your home’s curb appeal and overall aesthetics, but it can also keep your family safe by deterring burglars from targeting your home. Burglars are much more likely to break into homes without an outdoor lighting system. But what type of outdoor […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
When the bitter cold hits the Chicago area, it can cause more than just comfort issues for you and your family. Freezing temperatures can also cause your plumbing pipes to freeze and burst – leading to a messy situation that can cause hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars worth of damage. Pipes most at risk […]
How Wi-Fi Thermostats “Learn”
You already know the basics of how Wi-Fi – or “smart” – thermostats work. You can pre-set the temperature and modify it via your mobile phone or tablet. You may not know, though, in addition to these basic features, some Wi-Fi thermostats can “learn” from your behavior and temperature preferences and adjust the temperature based […]
Why Hire a Professional Electrician?
You have an electrical project. It’s a bit more complex than changing a light bulb or replacing a socket. But the Internet has told you what you need to do, and you went out and bought the right tools and supplies. So why not save a few bucks and do it yourself? Here’s why. Why […]
Whole House Plumbing Inspections
We’re following up on one of our suggested New Year’s resolutions of having a whole house plumbing inspection. We are going a little deeper on the benefits, and what you can expect from a whole house plumbing inspection. Benefits of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection They are numerous. Here are a few. Fix small problems […]
Automatic Water Shut Off Systems
Did your pipes freeze and burst during the last bout of frigid weather, or anytime in the past? If so, you are not alone. Consider the following: You have smoke detectors in your home to warn you of a fire, but you are seven times more likely to have water damage. You have some type […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Your HVAC System
This past year, have you been naughty or nice to your HVAC system? Either way, resolve to be nice to it in 2023. Here are a dozen ideas. Change your air filter. Clean air filters are essential to having your furnace and air conditioning system run efficiently. Change one-inch filters monthly, and thicker ones at […]