Have You Thought about Flood Control for Your Home?
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring tremendous, unexpected rainfall. You can be proactive about flood-proofing your home by considering these three major steps to addressing flood control. Know Your Risk Is your house on a flood plain? If not, you still may be at risk for flooding. The FEMA (Federal […]
AC Season is Coming – It’s Time to Think about Maintenance
Spring cleaning should include more than turning your mattresses and washing windows. To enjoy a comfortable summer in your home, as well as in your wallet, take time to do seasonal maintenance on your air conditioning system. These simple steps will add life to your HVAC system and ensure energy efficiency. Power Down – As […]
Why Carbon Monoxide in Your Home is Really Bad
Our homes are our sanctuaries. Providing comfort after a long day of work, giving us a place to gather with family and friends, and allowing a place of rest at the end of the day, most of us spend a good proportion portion of our lives in our homes. We assume our homes are safe […]
The Warm Season is Almost Here. Now is the Time to Think About A/C Maintenance
Although it may feel like winter is going to be around forever, spring is just around the corner. Soon, we will see green grass and feel the warm breeze through our open windows. And then before we know it, summer will be here, and instead of using the furnace to keep our homes warm, we […]
Five Reasons Bathroom Exhaust Fans are Important
While a low level of moisture in your home is optimal to keep the air from becoming uncomfortably dry, bathrooms are actually susceptible to excess moisture. Air conditioning units help keep your home cool, but there are rooms that could use a little extra ventilation. Bathroom exhaust fans pull moisture-laden air out of the small […]
Back-up Generator Maintenance
Now that (knock on wood) the major snowstorms are behind us, and before we deal with that inevitable heat wave, we have rainy season. And as you know, heavy rains can lead to power outages, which is why it is so important to have a back-up generator. Back-up generators can last from 10,000 to 30,000 […]
Buying a Washing Machine
In the market for a new washing machine? Here are some quick tips to help you. Price. Washing machines can range in price from just a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Most do a good job for simply washing clothes (obviously, check ratings). The more expensive ones may have more bells and […]
How To Reduce Indoor Air Pollutants
A fresh and clean home is not only welcoming to your guests but a pleasure in which to live. You know instantaneously when you walk in the door if there is a foul odor, but what about pollutants that are unknown to the senses? Indoor environmental air quality is key to the comfort level of […]
Getting Ready for Spring
Hello spring! What took you so long? Well, we’re glad you’re here. And as we look forward to warmer weather, here are some plumbing, HVAC and electrical tips to help you get ready. Plumbing Take a reading on your water meter. Do not use any water for a few hours. Then check the meter again. […]
Ravinia Plumbing, Heating & Electric Receives 2019 President’s Award from Carrier, Earning Honors as Outstanding Dealer for Sixth Time
Highland Park, IL March 4, 2019 — Ravinia Plumbing, Heating & Electric has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2019 President’s Award from Carrier. The award provides recognition for outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. This is the sixth time Ravinia Plumbing has won the award, including the last three […]