Hiring a Service Company
The average homeowner does not know a lot about plumbing, or heating and cooling systems. So when something goes wrong, and you ask questions to somebody who claims to be an expert, there is always that nagging doubt in the back of your mind: “Is this person telling me the truth?” Unless you become an […]
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Air Conditioning (or at least half)
Now that we have had our first taste of warm weather and the grass is growing and flowers are blooming, our thoughts are turning to summer. And if you are smart, your thoughts are turning to making sure your air conditioner (AC) is functioning properly. So how do air conditioners even work? What happens when […]
Preventing Sewer Backups
Sewer backups can be a messy and expensive problem. When your storm sewer backs up, rainwater can flood your basement. When your sanitary sewer backs up, sewage is flooding your home. Unfortunately, over time, sewer line clogging is a fact of life. Having a professional preventatively rod your sewer lines can help prevent major problems. […]
Preventing Electric Shock
rom time to time, we’ve all received an electric shock. Most of the time, it’s just a minor jolt. But sometimes it can be fatal. Electrocution can occur with ordinary household voltages of 110V or less. But, any current over 10 milliamps (0.01 amp) can produce a painful to severe shock; currents between 100 mA […]
Nothing Lasts Forever when it Comes to Plumbing
If you have been working with us for a while, you know we are constantly reminding you to perform preventative maintenance on your heating, cooling and plumbing systems to make them last longer. Things like putting distilled water in the maintenance battery for your backup sump pump, changing your furnace filters, draining your water heater, […]
Ravinia Plumbing Earns Angie’s List Award
Ravinia Plumbing and Heating has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately only 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. How Many Angie’s List Awards have We Won? This is the second […]
Don’t Be Shocked (Electrically, That Is)
An electrical shock may simply cause a minor jolt; but it can also be fatal! Fortunately, there is an easy way to help prevent shocks – by installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) that detect potentially dangerous ground faults and quickly shut off the power. Most local communities follow the National Electrical Code issued by […]
Resolve to Be More Energy Efficient in 2013
We are reasonably confident the Mayans got it wrong, and the world will not be ending this week. Given that, you’re going to have to come up with those New Year’s resolutions. In addition to the standards like exercising more and eating healthier, resolve to save energy. Here are just a few tips. You don’t […]
Should You Replace Your Furnace Today?
In 2007, the U.S. Congress passed the Energy Security and Independence Act (the “2007 Energy Bill”). This bill set a new precedent by allowing the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop regional standards for the installation of heating and cooling equipment. In northern states, high-efficiency furnaces are required after May 1, 2013. Will This Affect […]
Stay Warm
Are we going to get lucky two years in a row and have a mild winter? No predictions here. But just in case, here are a few common sense tips that have nothing to do with your furnace that you can do to stay warm, and maybe even cut a few pennies off that utility […]