How to Save Water Inside Your Home
Water is one of our most precious commodities. But water usage also costs money. Here are some thoughts on how to conserve water inside your home. (For ideas on saving water outside your home, see https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/how-to-save-water-outside/). In the bathroom: Check for leaks in the toilet. Drop a few drops of food coloring into the tank. […]
Reducing Your Electric Bills in the Summer
In the scorching summer months, you give your air conditioner quite a workout. And that means high electric bills. But there are some things you can do to keep those bills under control. Here are a few (and note many of these can be applied throughout the year). How to Reduce Your Electric Bill in […]
What Is a Furnace Tune Up?
Typically out of sight and out of mind, your home’s furnace is often ignored until something goes wrong. That’s when your furnace suddenly becomes your number-one priority. A broken furnace on a freezing cold day can create both comfort and safety issues. One of the best ways to prevent an unexpected breakdown is with routine […]
How Does a Whole House Dehumidifier Work?
If you live in Chicago’s North Shore and Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, you’re well aware that summers here often feature hot and humid air. After spending a day outside in high humidity, you want to be able to relax and cool down in a comfortable home environment. But if you find yourself sticking to your couches […]
Conserving Water Outside the Home
You know for sure your electricity bill is going up in the summer as you run your AC to stay cool. But you likely are using a lot more water as well – especially outside your home. Here are some tips to conserve water outside your home in the summer. Water your yard in the […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been growing in popularity due to their reduced carbon footprint compared to cars that run on gas (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/types-of-electric-vehicles/). Rising gas prices may accelerate that trend. If you buy an EV, you of course will need to charge it. While the number of public charging stations is increasing, many people are finding […]
Buying a New Air Conditioning Unit
Is it time for you to buy a new air conditioning unit? Maybe your existing unit is old or you are having some issues with it (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/when-to-replace-air-conditioner/). No matter, if you are thinking about buying a new air conditioner, here are some things to consider. Use a professional contractor Buying a new central air conditioner is […]
Becoming an HVAC Technician in Illinois
We’ve already told you about the benefits of becoming an HVAC technician in Illinois (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/how-to-become-hvac-technician/), from great compensation to important and interesting work to ease of entry. How easy is it to become an HVAC tech in Illinois? First, let’s start out with what you don’t need. You don’t need a four-year college education costing […]
Why Is My Central AC System Blowing Hot Air?
Residents of Chicago’s Northwest suburbs and Chicago’s North Shore are all too familiar with the temperature swings we experience throughout the year. While winters can be downright freezing, summer days can quickly turn excessively hot and humid. It’s during days like these that homeowners retreat to their homes to be soothed by their central air […]
When to Replace Your Water Heater
Too often, people realize they need to replace their water heater when they step into the shower, bleary-eyed, first thing in the morning, and are greeted with ice-cold water. Sure that might wake them up, but it also wakes them up to the fact that they could need a new water heater. To avoid that […]