Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps
After the torrential rains we had the other night, our phones were ringing off the hook with people telling us their back-up sump pumps were beeping. So we thought this would be a good time to talk about back-up sump pumps, because we have a feeling it will rain again. Back-up pumps go off for […]
RPZ Devices
RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) devices are backflow prevention devices that protect drinking water and your municipal water supply from contamination. RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) Devices RPZ devices prevent contaminants from entering the water supply if reduced pressure exists in the supply piping. This reduced pressure can be caused by a water leak in the house, […]
Bathroom Safety – More Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms every year due to accidents that occur in the bathroom. Almost 14% are hospitalized. The injury rate is significantly higher for women. Last month we talked to you about ways to avoid slipping in the bathroom. […]
Bathroom Safety – Avoid Slips and Falls
We use the bathroom several times a day. The activities are so routine that we often do them without thinking. Yet the bathroom is one of the primary places accidents in the home occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms every year […]
Best Ways to Remove Lead from Water
In the pursuit of a healthy home environment, ensuring the purity of your drinking water is paramount. One common yet hazardous contaminant that often lurks in residential water systems is lead. Today, we’ll explain how lead exposure can occur through your drinking water supply and explore the best strategies to remove lead from water at […]
Buying a Water Softener
From time to time you have undoubtedly read about hard water vs. soft water, and the advantages and disadvantages of both. Hard water is generally preferred for drinking, while soft water is preferred for bathing, doing laundry and general cleaning. The hardness of water is measured in grains per gallon, or GPGs. The higher the […]
Is Your Toilet Running?
The old, joke, of course, is, if the answer is yes, go catch it. But running toilets can be annoying, and can cause your water bills to go up. So here are some tips on what to do if your toilet is running. First, test to see if the toilet is running. If the toilet […]
Sewers 101
With the rainy season approaching, there are a couple of things you will want to do to make sure your house does not flood. First, make sure your sump pump and battery back-up are operating properly. See https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/sump-pump-101 for more information on that. The other thing is to make sure your sewer line does not […]
Are You a Water Hog?
The average Illinois citizen uses about 100 gallons of water a day. To determine the average water usage for people in your household, examine your water bill for usage, and then divide that by the number of people in your home. Here are some guidelines: Minimalist – the average person in your house uses less […]
What to Look for When Buying a Toilet
It’s not every day that you buy a toilet. Generally, toilets are bought and installed as part of an overall bathroom project – either new construction or remodel. But toilets do wear out. Or you might want to replace one for any number of reasons. Here are a few things to consider. The Big C’s […]
