How to Clean a Faucet
A good plumber (like us) can make sure water flows from your faucet, and we can make sure it goes down the drain without clogging or leaking. With your faucets working, you will want them to look nice. Faucets collect grime. Additionally, a dull faucet will appear dirty even if it is sanitized. This also […]
Whole House Plumbing Inspections
We know you are smart enough to have your heating and cooling systems checked every year. But do you have your plumbing checked? An annual plumbing inspection can identify small problems before they become large problems, and can save you money and a lot of mess and inconvenience. You don’t want that small leak to […]
How To Prevent Electric Shock
We’ve all received the occasional electric shock. We certainly do not enjoy that unexpected jolt, but it is usually harmless. Still, more than 30,000 non-fatal shock accidents happen every year, and a few hundred people will actually die. But electric shock can be relatively easy to avoid. Here are a few tips. Cover sockets and […]
Hiring a Plumber
When you are shopping for something you don’t know a lot about, from buying a car to selecting a plumber or other contractor, you have to trust that whoever you are hiring knows what they are doing and aren’t trying to rip you off. When you hire a service company for plumbing (as well as […]
How Long Do Things Last?
We are frequently asked how long things last. Here are some general guidelines. Of course, how long things last is a function of the initial quality of the item purchased, how often the unit or system is operated, how well you maintain the item, and most importantly, the quality of the installation. Heating and Cooling […]
10 Reasons to Own a Humidifier
“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” is what people say when they complain about uncomfortable heat in the summer. But when the weather turns cold, an appropriate level of humidity in the home is a good thing because it can improve your health and your comfort. That is why it is important that you […]
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, […]
So You’re Less Than Pleased With Us?
We’re not perfect. Heaven knows we try, and we must be doing something right, since we’ve been around since 1928. But occasionally, we do get something wrong. And when we do, you have every right to call us on it. We’ll do our best to make things right, and to treat you politely and with […]
Is It Time for a New Furnace?
Us hearty Chicagoans have just battled through one of the coldest spells we’ve had in decades. But we’re not done yet. Frigid weather will be back. The question is: will your furnace survive? Of course, if it doesn’t, you’ll need to replace it. But here are some warning signs that might prompt you to consider […]
Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Earns Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award For Third Straight Year!
Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Earns Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award For Third Straight Year! Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Ravinia Plumbing & Heating has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. […]