You know for sure your electricity bill is going up in the summer as you run your AC to stay cool. But you likely are using a lot more water as well – especially outside your home. Here are some tips to conserve water outside your home in the summer. Water your yard in the […]
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been growing in popularity due to their reduced carbon footprint compared to cars that run on gas (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/types-of-electric-vehicles/). Rising gas prices may accelerate that trend. If you buy an EV, you of course will need to charge it. While the number of public charging stations is increasing, many people are finding […]
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Is it time for you to buy a new air conditioning unit? Maybe your existing unit is old or you are having some issues with it (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/when-to-replace-air-conditioner/). No matter, if you are thinking about buying a new air conditioner, here are some things to consider. Use a professional contractor Buying a new central air conditioner is […]
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We’ve already told you about the benefits of becoming an HVAC technician in Illinois (https://raviniaplumbing.com/blog/how-to-become-hvac-technician/), from great compensation to important and interesting work to ease of entry. How easy is it to become an HVAC tech in Illinois? First, let’s start out with what you don’t need. You don’t need a four-year college education costing […]
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Residents of Chicago’s Northwest suburbs and Chicago’s North Shore are all too familiar with the temperature swings we experience throughout the year. While winters can be downright freezing, summer days can quickly turn excessively hot and humid. It’s during days like these that homeowners retreat to their homes to be soothed by their central air […]
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Too often, people realize they need to replace their water heater when they step into the shower, bleary-eyed, first thing in the morning, and are greeted with ice-cold water. Sure that might wake them up, but it also wakes them up to the fact that they could need a new water heater. To avoid that […]
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If you’ve recently converted a porch to a sunroom or added a new addition to your home, you may have questions about how you want to cool these spaces. You could pay to have your home’s existing ductwork extended, but that can be expensive, and you may need a new AC with a higher cooling […]
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You’ve done your best to make sure there is no lead in the water that comes into your home. You’ve had it tested. You’ve made sure there is no lead in the solder and pipe fittings in your home. There are no brass valves or fixtures that could contain lead. But if you want an […]
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If you watched the car commercials during the Super Bowl, you may have noticed that almost every ad featured some type of electric vehicle. And that’s not surprising. While still representing only a tiny fraction of U.S. car sales, they are growing in popularity. EV sales in 2021 surpassed 1 million units, driven by a […]
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If you have a standby generator, you’ve made a smart move. It will prevent you from expensive and inconvenient damage should your house lose power. And, if properly maintained, it can last decades. If not properly maintained, it can break down, and could even negate your warranty. So here is a checklist of things you […]
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