- Categories: Energy Savings, Heating
- Date: January 19, 2022
Several homeowners have found themselves in a position where at least one room in their home simply will not get to the same temperature as those in the rest of the house. If you’re noticing hot and cold spots throughout your house and you have tried everything possible to keep your whole family comfortable, there […]
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- Categories: Energy Savings
- Date: October 28, 2021
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 […]
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- Categories: Cooling, Energy Savings
- Date: April 20, 2021
Regular maintenance is an important part of homeownership, and while it does come at a cost, it can pay for itself in most cases. This is especially true when it comes to air conditioner maintenance. The cleaner and more efficient your system, the less money you will spend on energy bills and repairs. In our […]
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With just a few weeks before we greet 2021, now is the time to be thinking about your new year’s resolutions. Here are 12 things you can resolve to do in 2021 for your electric system and how you use electricity. LED lights. LED light bulbs cost more initially, but use 75% less energy than […]
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- Categories: Energy Savings, Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: December 7, 2020
Responding to restrictions imposed by COVID-19, retailers cleverly offered their holiday sales long before Thanksgiving. Sadly, utility companies do not offer “Black Friday” sales, but you can give yourself a discount on your bill by following a few simple tips. 1. Maintain your system Performing routine maintenance on your furnace and ductwork will increase the […]
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In the “old days” operating a thermostat was simple. You’d go to the thermostat and, using a dial or switch, you would set the temperature in your home to the desired level. If you wanted to change the temperature, you’d have to go back to the thermostat and repeat the process. Enter the programmable thermostat. […]
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Just when you’re ready to sit down with a good book or cook a meal or search for something in the attic, the light bulb burns out. Frustrating. Is there anything you can do to make sure that doesn’t happen? Well, all bulbs will burn out eventually, but here are some things you can do. […]
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- Categories: Electrical, Energy Savings, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: September 25, 2020
Recessed lighting can add to both the form and function of your room, be it the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or any other room. Here are some things for you to consider when adding recessed lighting to a room. 1. Identify your goal As with any other project, you need to determine what your […]
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No doubt about it. Colder weather is on the way. The days are getting shorter. Leaves are turning. We’re into fall activities – to the extent possible. Here are some tips for preparing the inside of your home for the changing seasons. Inside Have your furnace inspected. You’ll want to make sure it is in […]
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- Categories: Energy Savings, Heating
- Date: September 21, 2020
Cool weather has arrived. That means cold weather is not too far off. Air conditioner off. Furnace on. Is it time for a new furnace? The time to answer that question is now because you don’t need a Furnace fail in the dead of winter when it is bitter cold out. Here are some signs […]
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