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4.8 
Carol L.
03:49 14 Aug 20
We purchased a home and our inspector gave us a list of things that needed to be looked into/installed/repaired/replaced.We called Ravinia for plumbing, electrical and HVAC services. All three professionals were excellent. They arrived on time, were very competent, hard working, and equally important - They were honest and conscientious people who did not overcharge, and did not look for services that were not really needed. In fact, one of the professionals said - your inspector was not correct. This is in good condition and does not need replacement. I mean... How refreshing is that?! After some bad experiences with other companies, honesty is very important to us. We highly recommend this company. We joined their Home Care Club, and we intend to use them as long as we live in the area.read more
Stuart Hochwert
19:56 02 Aug 20
I called Ravinia at 9AM on a Sunday for emergency service. I got a call back in less than 10 minutes, and plumber was out by 11AM. Our toilet had broken and self-repair was not possible as the shut off was not working. Plumber showed me charges before work started on an iPad. Very professional. Within 1 hour toilet had a new quarter turn shut off and toilet fill valve was fixed. Due to COVID-19 plumber took proper precautions and we were comfortable. Really impressed with overall service.read more
Neil Burmeister
16:08 13 May 20
I've used Ravinia Plumbing and Heating for years. They arrive on time, their employees are in uniform and respectful. They tell me the costs upfront and explain everything before they start work. I highly recommend these guys; they solve the problems and keep our house running at peak efficiency. They put in a new high efficiency furnace and my heating bills dropped by a third during the first winter!read more
John Peterson
20:09 27 Mar 20
When we could not pin-point why we had a small, small back-up of water in the unfinished basement, we called Ravinia at 11:00 a.m. for a standard service appointment (not an emergency call). The service representative - - Joe H. - - was at our home by 12:00 noon. He was knowledgeable, courteous, professional, thorough, efficient, and effective. His work was outstanding - - and his insights were excellent. Turned out Joe H. determined our matter to be a no-biggie issue. We now have peace of mind, thanks to Joe H. To top things off, our neighbor needed her car battery jumped - - Joe H. finished his Ravinia job and turned into a good neighbor. In less than 10 minutes, Joe H. solved the car battery matter. Great service representative and a great person, too. Thank you, Joe H. Thank you, Ravinia.read more
Teresa Gaglione
21:36 05 Mar 20
I have used Ravinia plumbing for all of our plumbing needs since moving into our new house and they have always been fantastic. Everyone who has worked on our place has been kind, professional, and just overall great. I have to give a particular shout-out to Phil. He was here recently and did an excellent job. He answered all of my questions, was very engaging, and did a great job. I haven't regret using Ravinia and I don't see that changing anytime soon!read more
Elisa Rabin
16:33 05 Dec 19
Joe is a straight shooter direct honest and competent in his skill set. I highly recommend that you request him for sewer work.read more
Mitchell Kanter
18:34 14 Nov 19
Ravinia Plumbing, Heating, & Electric is a first class organization. We have been working with Ravinia for years. They always have the clients best interest in mind. Their employees are skilled and professional, and their managers and staff provide top notch service to their clients. I would use and recommend Ravinia to anyone who desires the very best in their homes.read more
George Spaniak Jr
22:22 28 Oct 19
I am a member of the monthly home club and it is well worth the money. I called Ravinia late at night when I noticed an alarm beeping indicating a failure on my primary sump pump. Ravinia paged the plumber on call who returned my call within several minutes. After talking me through the situation, he determined that my back up pump was working properly and scheduled a service call for first thing the following morning. The technician, Phil, was fantastic. He spent a great deal of time and effort explaining to me how everything works. He also uncovered other plumbing-related issues that were in need of repair. Before he did work, he gave me a clear quote of costs. Great technician. Thanks Phil!read more
Dawn McAnaney
19:49 28 Oct 19
We just had Ravinia Plumbing and in particular, Joe Hutchcraft out to rod out our sewer line. Joe was so professional and explained the entire process to my husband and me. He used the camera to make sure our pipes were good and solved our problem. We will always refer Ravinia Plumbing to friends and thank Joe for all of his work.read more
James Marker
12:53 07 Sep 19
Rick did a quick analysis of the situation, and pointed out some options. We brainstormed one solution that I've already incorporated, and that Rick said he would use in the future, too. He also noticed a couple of other things which we discussed that was also indicative that he was keeping an eye out for us, the customers, and our best interests. I much appreciate that! I was very satisfied with the service.read more
Billy Wilson
19:09 02 Sep 19
They are prompt, courteous, clean, efficient, happy to answer questions, offer alternative solutions where appropriate, reliable and effective. If having to call the plumber is a necessity, this is about as positive an experience of that kind as I have had.. Always a Positive Experience..read more
Will Thompson
19:13 29 Aug 19
This review is for Joe Hutchcraft in particular, a plumber with Ravinia. He came to our house today to rod the sewer line, and was fantastic to work with. He explained everything clearly, showed me a video of the line, and did a professional job. Cost even came out to less than expected. I'll be asking for him by name for any work in the future.read more
Erica Matson
20:24 28 Aug 19
Joe was early to our appointment. He did a thorough job explaining what he was doing. I located the clean out in from of my house and cleared the dirt in advance. Joe had to work around a shrub (not easy). He gave me a honest answer on what needed to be done, got the router to work and the scoping and routing job was completed successfully. I was very happy to ensure my sewer drain is clear both in the house and all the way to the street.read more
Kaitlyn Abagail
20:25 20 Aug 19
I have been so happy with my service lately - we have needed 2 service calls in the past month (for unrelated things). One case was an emergency over a weekend, and we were able to set up same-day service, which was amazing. Jeff was our technician for that visit, and he was very helpful and able to explain the whole service to me in a clear and precise manner. He was also lovely to be around and was very patient with my 4 year old son and his endless curiosity. The other visit was scheduled during the workweek, but right before Thanksgiving, so it was really important to me to get prompt service for my broken kitchen sink! Chris was our technician for this visit, and he could not have been nicer or more helpful. Not only was he able to fix my broken sink, but also took care of some other nagging plumbing issues around my house (one of which was a faucet I tried to install myself, and ended up doing a poor job - I have learned my lesson and will call the professionals next time!).read more
Marc Cohen
16:53 16 Aug 19
Charlie Genest was on time, very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and explained what he was doing as we were going along. That’s worth five stars all day, any day.read more
Heather Musser
21:33 11 Aug 19
If you need plumbing services Ravinia Plumbing & Heating is the way to go! The technicians are punctual and even call ahead to let you know they are on their way. I love having that kind of prediction. Both technicians we have dealt with were friendly and very professional. They came in, did the work efficiently, cleaned up and were gone. So thanks for that. I feel very comfortable recommending you!!!read more
Paul Mariani
15:58 08 Aug 19
Bar-none the most professional P&H organization I've encountered since becoming a homeowner ~20 years ago. The Best of the Best in Chicago! I highly recommend their services.read more
Michael Card
19:59 28 Jul 19
We are very pleased with the quality of the work, the explanations that accompanied it and the positive, polite nature of both of the technicians. My only concern is that I had to call back to schedule the 2nd part of the service call because no one had called me after a full week of waiting. I believe there was a miscommunication.read more
Mars ME
21:22 21 Jul 19
Excellent service, professional, would definitely recommend! Communication is important. Talk things through with them and ask questions. They are consultative!read more
Frances Roth
20:24 06 Jul 19
We had to have our air conditioning unit replaced. David did a spectacular job and it was a pleasure working with him. He answered any questions we had and did a good job of explaining our new thermostat. He gets very high marks from us!read more
Sarah James
20:03 30 Jun 19
Everything was fine. Technician arrived on time. Cesar was very proper and friendly.He did his work to inspect my heating system in a very professional way, I am very grateful for the Home Care Club and for the savings in the price I paid today, Thank you very much. I am a loyal Ravinia customer.read more
Alyson Owens
20:19 21 Jun 19
Your technicians are always on time. They are courteous friendly and very neat. Your service is extraordinary. You Are honest and trustworthy. We will continue to use you. As far as I'm concerned, you need no improvement.. Keep up what you are doing.read more
Olga Peterson
20:24 17 Jun 19
Servicemen have always been courteous, professional, and polite. With the exception of once, the job was done efficiently and well. Scheduling has been prompt and responsive. And, they always are nice to my dogs who like to 'help'.read more
Lizzie Alexander
20:52 07 Jun 19
The technician this morning was WONDERFUL! He was timely, extremely professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job of explaining the issue and how it was fixed. One of the best technician's I've encountered and I've had a lot of service men.read more
Valee Miner
21:34 03 Jun 19
Todd was my Tech. He was very good. Spent considerable time doing my A/C Unit and explaining as going along. I really appreciated his courtesy of cleanliness as it COULD NOT have been muddier after the rains. I thought he did a great job. Thanks.read more
David Schultz
02:36 01 Jun 19
Many thanks to Joe at Ravinia Plumbing for helping work out the issue and providing advice on how to avoid another mishap. I will be using Ravinia again and recommend Joe to others. I just hope I never have to use them for this type of repair again (flood in our basement due to plumbing blockage / back-up)! :)read more
Jose Williams
22:34 24 May 19
I called Ravinia and got someone to come out same day. Joe was amazing in helping troubleshoot our water issue, explained things as he went along and wouldn't give up before he fixed everything. These guys are great and I will recommend them in the future to anyone who asks.read more
Mack McMahan
22:05 21 May 19
Our experience was very good. David was our technician and he was excellent and very friendly. So far, we love our new Cor Thermostat that he sold us. We also would like a sales person to come out and give us a quote on a new Comfort height toilet.read more
Sharon Pflaum
05:11 21 May 19
I was very impressed with the technician's knowledge and attitude. He spent much time making sure everything was working properly before he left. He also made sure that when they returned in the fall my dehumidifier would be properly serviced.read more
Tara Stewart
14:28 06 May 19
Kevin is a highly professional representative of your company. He explained his work thoroughly and to my understanding. I have every confidence that the annual cleaning of my boiler is of high quality, and I often speak highly of your group of companies.read more
Debbie O'Sullivan
20:38 26 Apr 19
Very quick response today by the electrician after the heavy brass chandelier came loose from the ceiling during cleaning. It was very precariously hanging by only the electric cord and resting atop 2 ladders when he arrived. He worked quickly to put it back up and ensure no damage to people, floor and furniture.read more
Sandy Hanson
21:56 19 Apr 19
We have had excellent experiences with Ravinia each time they've been out! Our technician this time was polite, efficient, and explained his findings clearly. He had the work completed in the time he quoted and made sure to go over all of the repairs before he left in case we needed follow up.read more
Marisa Allan
21:45 22 Mar 19
I was told my window of time for the technician's arrival was 1:00-4:00. I called in the morning to see if I could get a better idea of the time but that wasn't available. The technician arrived at about 4:00 and was worth the wait. Rick was very thorough and seemed to be very knowledgeable. He was very neat and very helpful.read more
Carla Brown
20:54 08 Mar 19
We were very pleased with today's technician. He arrived on time and was both friendly and professional. He explained what the options were and did the one we were comfortable with. We would appreciate having him return, should we have a problem.read more
Edina Zukic
23:06 31 Jan 19
Last Friday morning we lost heat because our nest thermostat was giving an error message that it wasn’t receiving power. It was cold and we needed someone to come out same day to fix it. I called Ravinia at 9am and they came by at 1030. They fixed the thermostat and we have not had any issues with the recent polar vortex that hit Chicagoland. It was the best $169 we spent. Thank you Ravinia for saving the day and our family from this arctic chill. We know who to call next time! Next time, I’ll just request that the techs take off their shoes. I had to do some cleanup after they left.read more
Alice Saunders
23:57 18 Jan 19
It seemed to be very good. The technician was on time and answered all my questions. My husband died unexpectedly a month ago and he had always taken care of the service calls. I really appreciated the time the tech took to help me out.read more
Ron Futterman
00:06 16 Jan 19
During the many years we have used Ravinia's services, we never have been disappointed. Every person who has come to our house was skilled, timely, friendly and efficient. One should expect reliability from a service provider. That word sums up our experience with Ravinia.read more
Danniel Huggins
23:13 15 Jan 19
We purchased new a/c & furnace from Bishop in 2014 and have had excellent service since with regard to annual maintenance. The furnace inspection which was done 10/15/18 was done by JACK. He was on time and was probably the best tech we have had. He explained everything, even things we already knew but it was a good "refresher" course and he was just a very pleasant person.read more
ella joe
11:54 06 Jan 19
Nick replaced our leaking water heater today. He explained clearly and thoroughly so many different aspects of its operation but also patiently answered other questions I had about the plumbing. It was impressive how very knowledgeable he is. What a pleasant experience having someone so professional and friendly and efficient working in our home!read more
Todd Jones
13:55 31 Dec 18
Bob cam to the house and my wife said got right to work. He was able to clean both Furnaces and let us know what was going to be needing replacement fairly soon. He has honest with his assessment of what we needed and even helped us take advantage of specials that were currently available.read more
Alexander Howard
13:10 27 Dec 18
My experiences with Ravinia have always been very positive, and today was no exception. From prompt timing, expertise and ease of explanation - the replacement of our sump pump was flawless. Our technician, Jason Innis, was the consummate professional and a true asset to the organization.read more
Michael Gibson
15:13 17 Dec 18
Just had my furnace, a/c and hot water heater replaced. Nick, Charlie, Victor and Jon did a great job! They were very courteous, friendly and professional. One thing is that any of the technicians that work for Ravinia always leave the job site clean when they leave. They always cover their shoes and put down protective mats or cloths to cover the carpet or hardwood floors. It is VERY much appreciated! Also Ron, the salesperson that I was working with, is easy to work with and very helpful with any questions that I had. Thank you for a great job! Kevin Saiki.read more
Michael Goodman
12:20 27 Nov 18
Very pleasant experience. Our tech, Terry B, was very professional and responsive as always. We appreciate that he's been to our house before and value his serviceread more
Cheri Curry
13:40 23 Nov 18
I was incredibly impressed with the timeliness of our service. They came out that very morning to assess the situation and immediately called a service guy, Joe, to proceed with the job which he came within a half hour! Joe was cordial, explained the situation in layman's terms so both my husband and I thoroughly understood what needed to be done and why.read more
Mollie Ingram
11:35 16 Nov 18
In July an air conditioning failure is a compelling problem. Your team responded promptly and efficiently to fix our concerns (which turned out to be a clog of cottonwood buildup!). We're now cool, comfortable, and able to enjoy our home together. There are6 of us--ranging in age from 11 to 86! Thanks!read more
Arlie Gentry
13:30 13 Nov 18
Bob was our technician, and he did a great job. He has serviced our home before, and we're always impressed by his professional knowledge, his thoroughness in taking care of our boiler or ac system, and his friendly manner when he's answering our questions. What's most reassuring is his method of double-checking his work.read more
Camilla Tilley
13:35 19 Oct 18
Ravinia installed a new air conditioner a few days ago. We've been in our house for 17 years (we built it in 2001), and our AC has always been pretty weak. We found that the entire experience with Ravinia was very good, from the initial estimate to the installation. Every person came on time; it was easy to schedule; the technicians were very knowledgeable . The total cost was high, but we hope that the new systems solves our cooling problems.read more
Sally Rojas
10:02 15 Oct 18
Your service representative, Joe, was very professional, courteous and customer focused. He came in to do a superb job, not just a job. I was extremely impressed with him because he took the time to explain to me in detail what my issue was, how he was going to fix it and that he wasn't leaving until 100% customer satisfaction was achieved. What a breath of fresh air!! Joe is a keeper.read more
Kenneth Carey
13:24 28 Sep 18
The sales person, Ron Mrowiec, did an excellent job in defining our heating and cooling needs insofar as equipment is concerned. The installers did an excellent job on the installation insofar as explaining mechanical aspects, doing the installation itself, and explaining the workings of our fancy new thermostat. I couldn't be more pleased. The pricing was higher than anticipated, and higher than one of the competing bids, and I would have been happier if Ron/Ravinia had provided a larger discount, but I bought from you because I had/have more faith in Ravinia.read more
Donald Glover
11:22 26 Jan 18
Saturday at 1:00 I noticed water coming up from the floor drain in the basement, I called Ravinia and was told Ray was on another job, but could be over by 2:00. Needless to say I was thrilled that someone was available so quickly. Within a half hour Ray called me to say he was on his way and would be to my home shortly. When he arrived he was pleasant, remembered being at my house for other service before and he got to work rodding the sewer drain from the street toward the house. We talked while he worked and explained to me that roots are always growing and this maintenance should be done on a regular basis. I truly appreciate the prompt and efficient service on a Saturday afternoon. Thank you Ray and Ravinia Plumbing for being consistently dependable !read more
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17:52 25 Jan 18
Ravinia Technicians installed a new AC unit today at our home. The technicians arrived on time and got to work quickly. We discussed the particulars about what was to happen, made sure the correct unit was to be installed and they went about the business of getting the unit installed. It took about three hours to get the project finished. Upon completion of the process the technician and I discussed the warranty and a few other concerns and all were answered. I had scheduled the installation a few months ago and had no trouble picking the date that worked best for my schedule. We feel the price is comparable for our Carrier AC unit.read more
lo mj
03:20 22 Jan 18
not sure if my previous note came through! Rick came to service our boiler. He was very nice and explained that it was time for a new one. Then Jeff helped us select a new one, followed up with me several times during the process and could not have been more kind and helpful. Roy and Don then came and spent a day installing the new boiler. We were incredibly appreciative of their expertise. They were so patient explaining to us how everything worked. We were delighted with the whole process. thank youread more
Tara Scott
15:02 15 Jan 18
I have the utmost respect and confidence in Bishop heating and plumbing. I have used them for many years. They bend over backwards to be of service. Years ago we needed new furnace in middle of Christmas and frigid cold. They supplied heaters etc because furnace had to be ordered and it's was middle of holiday. We really appreciated their care fir our comfort. They have the best servicemen. One is nicer than the other. Always a pleasant service call ..read more
tr gf
16:50 12 Jan 18
Excellent, courteous, personable. Kevin has been our air conditioning tech for several years and I trust him to help me get the most out of my investment. Tour water heater tech who came out a few months ago was the same, as is the furnace tech who has serviced us several times. I recently had a couple of Sears techs come out for washer and dryer service and your men are simply better in every way.read more
Frank Harris
18:06 02 Jan 18
As you know there are many heating & plumbing companies in the north shore. I will continue to use Ravinia because your staff are courteous and efficient. When Roy was here, he remembered me from before and I felt like a valued customer. Besides remembering me, he did an excellent job, cleaned up after himself, and was courteous. Thanks Ravinia job well done.read more
Janelle Strickland
15:26 30 Dec 17
Most disappointed with our seven year old Carrier units, installed by a previous co. Have spent $3,000 on repair, and as seniors have been without heat during the coldest times. Technician, Roy, was very pleasant and no nonsense.....got the job done well. Also appreciated the part picked up instead of waiting for it to come in. We have done $$$ business with Ravinia since making the switch. Some of the service is excellent, [in all areas] a few I would not want back in my house.read more
Norman Alexander
11:56 29 Dec 17
We had been a customer of Ravinia Plumbing & HVAC for many years, but switched to another provider after having some service problems with Ravinia a number of years ago. However, we recently needed to replace both our furnaces, both our AC units and our water heater in the midst of renovating our home, and called Bishop Heating & Cooling for one of our quotes. Jeff from Bishop called back to let me know that they had been acquired by Ravinia, and that he was aware of my service concerns with them from in the past, but he'd like to win my business again. Jeff spent significant time in preparing a couple different quotes for us, making sure I understood the differences between the two quotes and the advantages that either option would provide for our home. His knowledge of the equipment, the efficiency and comfort advantages of each, and all the details required for installation was well beyond what any of the other providers was able to offer. In addition, he responded quickly to my emails and calls to prepare us for our decision. Once we decided to use Ravinia, Jeff accompanied the installation team -- Charlie, Dan and Don -- to our home to walk through all of the details and make sure all would be installed correctly. Don, the installer of the water heater, was extremely efficient and thorough in his work, making sure we were without water and hot water for as short a time as possible, and correcting some related plumbing issues in the process of installation, which significantly improved our hot water situation in the home. Charlie and Dan were similarly thorough and detailed in their work, making a complicated installation of very high-tech equipment quite painless. And all of the installers were very friendly, presentable and timely throughout the installation process. At the end of the installation, Charlie was very helpful in getting us familiar with the new system and how to use the thermostats and online app to manage our comfort settings. Ravinia has definitely won our business back with a very different service level than had been provided under the direction of the previous owner.read more
Dennis McDonald
19:56 26 Dec 17
Technicians are very professional and willing to explain and answer questions. They arrived on time (within the time frame they had predicted) Scheduling service was simple. I have only one suggestion, since I had scheduled the service several weeks in advance, I would recommend a reminder email the day or two prior to appointment. I always put my appointments on my calendar, but actually called on the day scheduled to double check if someone was coming since I had no prior reminder.read more
Viviene Ginog
18:07 26 Dec 17
Gary from Ravinia Plumbing and Heating came right on time. He introduced himself and took off his dry shoes as not to dirty our carpet. He was professional and friendly and took the time to explain what needed to be done and the cost of the repair upfront. He even checked the sump pump with recommendations. He was thorough and finished in a timely manner. I hope the next time I call Ravinia Plumbing and Heating, Gary will be our serviceman.read more
Lizzie Simon
15:19 22 Dec 17
Most recent 2 experiences: Larry B for furnace maintenance and Danny for plumbing. Can't speak highly enough about both these guys. They are both so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and informative. I request them and they are one reason I've appreciated Ravinia so much. Not the only reason but a big factor. They use initiative to solve problems and are expert at what they do. The scheduling team is always as helpful as they can be in meeting my needs and this past year I've had over and above service in re to some issues that arose after I had a new HVAC system installed last year. Several follow up visits were made to make things right and it was very helpful to me.read more
Maxine Miller
11:11 18 Dec 17
You responded to my service request very quickly. I experienced a flooded floor from a leaky pipe on Wed and by thurs. a plumber was at my home fixing it. The leak was in a difficult area requiring cutting into my wall. The plumber was very efficient. He found the rusted pipe deep in the wall, changed it and cleaned up very effectively. He obviously knew what he was about. I am very grateful to have this over and very satisfied with the quality of the job. Thanksread more
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03:42 14 Dec 17
Rick C called to say he was on the way, arrived on time, was courteous & informative. He was thorough, vacuumed & removed & cleaned the parts that needed cleaning. He cleaned the area where he worked before leaving & insisted on covering his boots when he came inside. We were pleased with the work he did & would recommend him. We would recommend him & your company.read more
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01:42 14 Dec 17
When I called for a basic inquiry the phone was answered in a friendly and professional manner. They took the time to let me explain why I was calling and then asked me specific questions. While my heating situation was not an emergency, they scheduled a technician in the afternoon, within 3 hours!! Fast response, and a great service call that solved my issue at a fair price.read more
Tammy Hamilton
11:42 08 Dec 17
I called Ravinia Plumbing because I have a specific brand of wall toilet system that I thought was leaking. Other plumbers were hesitant to try and service the toilet. The technician, Jeff, who came out to the house was excellent! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. It turned out that it wasn't the toilet that was leaking, but the shower next to it in which the drain had not been installed correctly. Jeff had to cut the ceiling in the area below in order to access the plumbing and do the repair. He ended up spending the morning doing the work. He also checked the other shower drains in the house to make sure they did not have the same issue. Thankfully, they were installed correctly. Throughout it all, Jeff was wonderful. I really appreciate all he did. I am so glad I found Ravinia Plumbing (on the internet) and made the phone call to them. I would not hesitate to call them again.read more
Terrence Chloe
16:43 30 Nov 17
I have used Bishop Heating & Cooling for the 23 years I have lived in my house. It was easy to schedule the appointment on the phone for a day that was convenient for me. The technician Bob, showed up on time and efficiently completed work on the AC annual maintenance. Bob has been to the house before and knew exactly what to do. He conducted himself in a friendly yet professional manner.read more
Tina Luz
14:59 26 Nov 17
As usual, outstanding service!! Technicians are prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable!! Customer service from the office personnel is also outstanding!! I had been a customer of Mahoney Plumbing and Heating since 1986 and when it merged, then sold to Ravinia several years ago, I became a Ravinia customer and have always been extremely pleased. It has become an integral part of my "professional service family."read more
Amanda Paige
05:33 15 Nov 17
The company called to say that the piece needed for my job was found to be defective when the technician was examining the parts for the job. Although I appreciate the call to let me know that they would be showing up later, I would have appreciated it more if they had checked the parts the day before and let me know. I already had my day scheduled and was without a car as I knew I wouldn't need one. When the technician did show up (I think it was Andy), he was pleasant and profssional and answered all my questions and spoke with my husband over the phone. He did a great job, cleaned up and was pleasant to interact with.read more
Maricruz Richards
10:06 01 Nov 17
Ravinia Plumbing came when they said they would. Dan explained what the cost would be, with or without parts. Luckily we didn't need any parts because as customers we are always trying to keep our costs at a minimum. Dan assessed the situation, corrected the problem and was on his way. He has been here before, so I was comfortable to have him here. He is nice and polite and you should be happy to have him as one of your repairmen. You have always tried to schedule a visit as soon as you can - and you succeeded again. Thank You.read more
Sarah Crudes
02:21 01 Nov 17
This last experience I had with Ravinia was as positive and always. Both Jeff and Dave R were here to do plumbing work and they did an excellent job. Both were so professional, knowledge, and determined to get the job done even though a few obstacles presented themselves. I truly have never worked with such great contractors and I am so thrilled that I found Ravinia. I am pushing my brother in Wilmette to join "the club" as well!read more
Phoebe Dewey
13:46 20 Oct 17
We have used Ravinia for the past 18 months and have been very happy with the service. We are members and I always think you are on the expensive side but there is nothing like easy scheduling and technicians that are on time and pleasant. Customer service is very important to me. I do think some are better at this than others but overall satisfied. Everyone likes promotions so I think you should continue to do coupons and include members since we often refer you and call you every time.read more
James Cook
15:52 16 Oct 17
My experience today was the same as always. It was very easy to schedule an appointment. The office called me with enough time to leave my office and get home to meet the tech so I did not have to wait around for them. The tech was super friendly and knowledgeable. You guys are a pleasure to do business with.read more
John Phillips
15:36 16 Oct 17
I appreciated how fast Ravinia was able to schedule a technician to come out and take care of my clogged sewer pipe! I called at approximately 7:30AM and was advised by the representative that she would have someone out first thing,.. between 8 and 9 in the morning, same day. The technician was polite and flexible in my requests, and took care of the problem very quickly. And, advised what needs to be done as far as annual maintenance to help assure future problems can possibly be avoided and or reduced in severity. This information is helpful,.. being proactive is important as a home owner.read more
Michelle Rowe
12:54 09 Oct 17
Technician, Eric, was running a little late so called-always appreciated. I had to get something somewhere by a certain time and technician waited for my return as we cross paths by about 10 minutes. He was very kind, efficient and didn't make me feel guilty for having him wait a few minutes. He identified the problem and solution quickly. Thanks!read more
Katy Matilde
09:38 08 Oct 17
I called Ravinia at 1:30pm and Brian B., the tech, arrived about an hour later. He completed everything within 30 minutes and explained any issues. He also explained what to do in the future. Charge for services was reasonable. Everyone at Ravinia is consistently the best at everything they do. We have been using Ravinia's services for over ten years, and as a member we will continue to be a member in the future.read more
Lloyd Prater
21:59 04 Oct 17
The technician, Jason, was extremely skilled, professional and courteous. He was very expeditious in diagnosing the problem and completing the work (installed a new hot water heater, brought a couple of valves up to code, and rerouted the ice maker water line) in ~2.5 hours. It was very easy to schedule service. I called around 7:30 am and the work was completed by 3pm on the same day. While Ravinia is not the "cheapest" game in town, the work is always high quality and can be counted on.read more
Steff Hall
14:33 02 Oct 17
Terry came to see about our toilet was was very slow to review. Initially, he saw that we needed several new parts for the tank, but after installing those parts he found that the toilet was still not working properly. He called the office and asked them to send out an additional part. He then had to remove the tank, take everything out and reinstall with the original new parts and the additional part. He did a great job. The toilet is working fine and he was very careful to keep the area clean. Great job.read more
Sonia Wilson
12:35 22 Sep 17
Very good. We called and were able to get an appointment quickly that fit our schedule. The technician's were friendly and able to diagnose our problem and correct it on the spot, after confirming estimated costs (which was really important to us). They spent time with me understanding what work they thought was worth doing, and what alternate options we might have in order to save money (which is also really important to us). JJ and Joe did a great job and corrected our drainage problem. I'm looking forward to seeing Lake Silver in our backyard dry up and disappear.read more
Yang Louisa
11:33 20 Sep 17
Thank you so much for the excellent care you showed my mom and me. The technician always arrived when he said he would, he was always friendly and was knowledgeable. They worked with us to use what they could that was not damaged in the flood. We even had the supervisor check in with us and the technician. We are thankful for your help and support .read more
Christina Moultry
10:22 08 Sep 17
Tim was here today to service all four AC units. It takes a long time and endless trips up and down stairs and in and out of house! He was also here recently to help with an evaporator installation for one of the units, which resulted in many hours outside in rain and cold! His work and concentration are amazing! Very pleased with him and his work, and appreciate all the info I learned along the way!read more
Mueller Carter
12:48 30 Aug 17
Nick and David did an unbelievable job in replacing my spacepak system. Timely, professional and friendly. Highest quality job - exceptional attention to detail. Worked long hours the first day to insure system was cooling before leaving for the day and then returned the next day to balance air flow and recheck everything. Jeff Johnson has also been great through both the sales and installation process quick to follow up and everything. I have never been disappointed with Ravinia service but this experience has been the best by far.read more
Gaynelle Walker
03:31 30 Aug 17
Charlie came to my house on October 27, '16. Originally, a different date was scheduled, but Ravinia called to reschedule another day and was very kind to make it close to the original date. Charlie arrived here on time. In fact, he was waiting in my driveway when I got home from work. He was very thorough, very helpful, and is/was always nice to see and talk to. That's why I request that Charlie be the technician to come and do my furnace work. I think that the fees charged are comparable to other companies.read more
ladonna snow
05:48 27 Aug 17
Reed arrived on time after calling when he would arrive. He was very polite and informative about what was wrong with the air conditioner and gave me a quote before working on the unit. He also checked the filters and suggested how often we could take care of them to get better air flow from our unit. I will highly recommend your services to friends and use Ravinia for other needs with heating, air conditioning and plumbing.read more
Dianne Stevenson
14:05 28 Jul 17
Jose Guerra, electrician, completed 3 projects with exceptional service. His advice necessitated a return visit in order install specialty bulbs with greater performance than those sold by a supplier. I am extremely satisfied. Cesar, heating and cooling technician, performed a clean and check on my furnace with noted courtesy and attention to my questions regarding humidity. He has serviced me in the past including when an house emergency occurred. He made arrangements for Ravinia Plumbing to fix the problem which was not within work domain.read more
Nelly Walker
16:00 24 Jul 17
Ravinia/Bishop has worked at my house for over 30 years, and have always been pleased with service. From annual service of heating/air, the installation of new water heaters and furnaces to major plumbing projects. The quality of work has always been 5-star. Technicians arrive in a timely manner and are always friendly and professional. Scheduling appointments runs smoothly and prices are competitive in the area. I plan to continue working with Ravinia/Bishop, and frequently recommend them to friends.read more
Reyna Tang
09:26 10 Jul 17
Great service from Kevin H., the service technician. He arrived as scheduled, and did a thorough inspection of our furnaces and thermostats. I appreciated that he covered his shoes with paper booties as he entered my house. He answered my questions about ways to try and save money on my heating bills this winter, & I felt confident with his expert knowledge. He also took the time to explain what is the new Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Family of companies and how my new membership gives me options and benefits. I will absolutely ask for Kevin for the Spring inspection of my air conditioners.read more
Common “Do it Yourself” Plumbing Mistakes
- Categories: Plumbing
- Date: April 23, 2014
Many people (too many people, actually), try to be do it yourself plumbers. After all, they can find out whatever they need to know on the Internet. Right?
We have seen firsthand the problems people create when they try to do the plumbing themselves. Minor problems with minor expense become major problems with major expense. Here are some common mistakes.
“It’s good enough”
Plumbing is hard and exacting work. And it is tempting to say it’s “good enough.” “Good enough” might mean that you only did the project 90%, not 100%. But failing to complete that last 10%, whether it be using the wrong materials because you do not want to go back to the hardware store, or checking for leaks at the end, can cause extensive damage.
Not shutting off the water
Even minor repairs can require that the water is turned off. Too often people do not shut off the water, either because they forget or because they do not know where the main shut off is. This can lead to a mess, and expense.
Using the wrong tools and materials
There are specific tools for specific purposes. For example, different drains require different tools. You should not use a normal drain snake on a clogged toilet because it can damage the bowl of your toilet. Similarly, you need to use a different sized snake for tubs and showers than for branch drain lines and the main sewer line. Finally, there are different drain cleaning products for different drains. Using the wrong one can cause extensive damage.
Teflon tape
Putting Teflon on threaded plumbing fixtures makes the fittings leak proof. But too often, people either do not know or decide not to use Teflon tape. The result…an increased likelihood of leaking. Additionally, the use of Teflon tape is not a replacement for properly tightening a fitting. Most plumbing fittings have a tapered thread. Over tighten or under tighten and you will have a leak.
Mismatched piping
Fitting one type of piping into another (for example, copper and galvanized steel) does not work. But people will try to do that to save money by not replacing existing piping, or not using proper transition fittings.
Not using a level
Using a level when installing any fixture is a must. But it is a step that many people skip. A common mistake is not having the proper pitch on a drain line or not properly shimming a toilet after installation, both of which can result in costly repairs.
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