HVAC Resolutions for 2019
Chances are, when considering your New Year’s Resolutions, your HVAC system is not high on your list. But while you’re writing your resolutions down (you do write them down – don’t you?), consider these for your beloved heating and cooling system. Change your air filter regularly. Air filters prevent dust, dirt and other particles from […]
Common Winter Weather Issues That Can Affect Your Home Heating and Plumbing
Here on Chicago’s North Shore, frigid temperatures and blustery winds can lead to high heating bills, plumbing problems, and a host of house headaches – both inside and outside! Here are a few of the things to look out for, and precautions that can help you avoid these problems. Freezing Pipes: Pipes that are […]
How to Maintain your Water Heater
Your water heater requires a little regular maintenance to run efficiently, effectively, and last longer. That’s because minerals and other sediment accumulate in water heaters, and this buildup means your water heater has to work harder to do its job. It can even cause the tank to rust. But with a few steps and tasks […]
How to Keep Your Furnace Working All Winter Long
It’s that time of year when warm woolen sweaters come out of the closet, and hot pots of soup go on the stove – and the perfect time to prepare your furnace to keep your home and family comfortable this coming season if you have not done so already. Your furnace is the winter workhorse […]
Gas Furnace Troubleshooting Guide
As the autumn air turns crisp and cold, the heating season is heading into full swing. Now is the time to troubleshoot potential furnace problems, before they become more serious. Here are a few potential furnace problem symptoms and the furnace troubleshooting steps to try before calling for furnace repair. Your Furnace Doesn’t Produce Heat […]
Whole House Humidifiers
Not only does winter bring cold air, it also brings dry air into your home. Dry air makes you uncomfortable, and can also damage wood floors, musical instruments, artwork and other objects. The key is to keep the humidity in your home between 25% to 50%. You can do that by purchasing a whole house […]
“Smart” Thermostats
Programmable thermostats (by these we mean thermostats which can be programmed but are not connected to the Internet) have been around for a long time now. And they have many advantages over standard models. For one thing, they save money on your utility bills by allowing you to set different temperatures for different times of […]
Ravinia Plumbing & Heating’s Prestigious Award from GuildQuality
One of the most important aspects of maintaining a solid reputation for good customer service involves measuring customers’ experiences. Ravinia Plumbing & Heating paired up with a leading customer satisfaction survey developer and networking facilitator called GuildQuality for that very purpose, and the results have been spectacular so far. Excellent reviews and ratings have set […]
Water Softeners – Part 2
If you think the Lake Michigan water coming out of your faucets is too hard (and many people do, considering that it is rated medium-hard), here are some tips on buying water softeners. There are four different types of water softeners: Salt-based ion exchange softeners are the most popular. These units remove the hard minerals […]
Water Softeners – Part 1
Here are a few things to know about water. The hardness of water is measured in grains per gallon of calcium carbonate (137 mg/l of CaCO3). Lake Michigan water measures eight grains per gallon, which is considered medium-hard. Hard water is actually recommended for drinking, since it contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, carbonate and […]