Tips to Improve Your Refrigerator’s Life Span and Efficiency
A few months ago, we provided some tips on buying a new refrigerator. Whether your refrigerator is brand new or a few years old, there are some refrigerator maintenance tips you will want to do to improve its efficiency and extend its life. Improving Your Refrigerator’s Efficiency Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources such […]
Conserving Water Outside the Bathroom
Last month we shared several tips on conserving water in the bathroom. Now we will provide thoughts on saving water in other areas inside and outside your home. Check faucets and pipes regularly for leaks. Leaks waste an average 18 gallons of water a day. Only wash full loads in your washing machine. An average […]
Tips for Buying a New Furnace
You’ve decided to buy a new furnace. Maybe it’s been making strange noises. Or your heating bills are going up. Or you got tired of paying for more and more expensive repairs. Or maybe your furnace is old and you want to proactively replace it before it fails. These are all valid reasons. If you […]
What Are the Benefits of Roof De-icing Systems
Remember last winter you were gazing at those ice dams on your roof and hoping they would not damage the roof or cause problems in your home? And you promised yourself that you would do something to eliminate that risk “next year.” “Next year” is here, and now is the time to think about installing […]
How to Save on Your Heating Bill
Natural gas prices are expected to rise dramatically this winter. Already prices are double or more than what they were last year at this time, and people can expect to pay $50 a month or more on their gas bills this winter. You already know that a few effective ways to keep your winter heating […]
Conserving Water in the Bathroom
Did you know that about 95% of the water that enters your house goes down the drain? That not only wastes water, but it also drives up your water bill. And much of the water we use is consumed in the bathroom. Here are some things to consider to save water in the bathroom – […]
Why Are Sewer Video Inspections Important?
You should not go through the expense and inconvenience of excavating your sewer line unless you know precisely what the problem is. In our most recent blog, the plumbers at Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric discuss the importance of sewer video inspections to assess the condition of your home’s sewer system. To schedule a […]
Tips for Buying a New Water Heater
If you stepped into your shower and were greeted by an icy assault, it may be time for a new water heater. Water heaters that take forever to warm up water or are more than 12 years old are other factors to consider when replacing your current water heater. If you’re in the market for […]
How Much Water Does the Average Household Use?
Turn the faucet on. Turn it off. Take a nice, long, hot shower. Don’t worry about filling the dishwasher or washing machine. It’s just water. Most of us don’t even think about how much water we use. So, to help you out, here is a guide on how much water the average household uses on […]
12 Signs You May Need a New Furnace
With fall here, you know that freezing winter weather cannot be far behind. When it hits, you want to make sure your furnace is up to the task. The last thing you need is a furnace fail on one of those frigid days. Of course, your furnace can go out without warning, but here are […]