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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

Aron Madge

06:42 18 Aug 17

the service man was prompt, courteous, and patient when teaching me how to change the batteries on the thermostat. He was efficient and pleasant. He used coverups on his feet prior to entering any carpeted area. He was thorough and efficient. He cleaned and checked everything so I know that I will be in good shape with the A/C for the summer and fall. I am very pleased.In the fall I will call the office and easily schedule a convenient time for the winter to check & clean the furnace.read more

Nina Gordon

12:43 17 Aug 17

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 ! Your sincere service is appreciated.read more

Dannie Kibler

12:15 07 Aug 17

I called Ravinia when appliance store technicians, who were installing a new dishwasher, discovered a hose leaking under my kitchen sink. My Ravinia technician, Chuck, arrived within the hour. He was friendly and professional. Chuck gave me the option of letting him try to find parts for my 28 year old faucet or replacing the faucet with a new one. I selected one from his book, someone delivered it within 15 minutes, and Chuck installed it in a short time. Overall, I was very pleased with the experience.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

Charles R. Perkins

17:46 14 Jul 17

You guys were easy to work with. I called, made an appointment, both technicians showed up on time. You even called ahead to give me the heads up they would be arriving. That's very helpful for scheduling the day. Friendly, knowledgeable guys. They did the estimates, then the work and away they went. Easy. Thank you.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

Priscilla Reynolds

13:28 30 Jun 17

We have used Ravinia Plumbing for many years. They have proven themselves competent, reliable and competitive. They have made me feel that we are in the best hands on the north shore. Now, for the past several years we have used them for our heating and air-conditioning needs and electrical services. Each of their technicians that have come to our home are diligent and professional in their work. We joined their club which gives us a 10% discount on all of their services. We couldn't be happier.read more

Alissa Jeub

15:18 23 Jun 17

The person doing the scheduling was on top of things and willing to work with me when I needed some flexibility in the middle of the day with who the plumber would arrive. Kevin is great plumbing professional. He was friendly and courteous. He knew his stuff and systematically problem solved the very slowly draining bathtub which had been a issue for a year. He fixed it. He also quickly took care of a leaking toilet. Also I called on a Sunday an d talked to a live person, got a call from the office on Monday and repair was scheduled for Tuesday. That was fast.read more

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How Long Things Last

Categories: Ravinia Plumbing
Date: April 25, 2018

When you purchase items for your home you hope they last a long time. But you are never sure how long. The following table shows the expected life of numerous items. A few things to consider:

Expected lives will vary. Check with your salesperson and also review warranty information.
Inexpensive items or items that are not sized or installed properly will have a shorter than average life.
You need to take care of the items. Regular maintenance and usage will extend the life; not maintaining and inappropriate use with shorten it.
Keep good records of when you purchased items, so you don’t have to guess how old they are.
As they approach the end of their useful life, consider replacing them before they break down or require expensive and inconvenient repairs

Item	Expected Life
HVAC
Central air	15-18 years
Room air conditioners	10 years
Ceiling fans	15 years
Electric boilers	13 years
Gas boilers	21 years
Dehumidifiers and humidifiers	8 years
Electric furnaces	20 years
Gas furnaces	18 years
Oil furnaces	18 years
Thermostats	20 years
Electric radiant heaters	30 years

Appliances
Compactors	6 years
Dishwashers	9 years
Dryers (electric and gas)	13 years
Freezers	11 years
Garbage disposers	12 years
Microwave ovens	9 years
Electric ranges	13 years
Gas ranges	15 years
Refrigerators	13 years
Washing machines	10 years
Water heaters (electric)	13 years
Water heaters (gas)	15 years
Water heaters (tankless)	20 years

Faucets and Fixtures
Kitchen sinks (acrylic)	50 years
Kitchen faucets	15 years
Shower enclosures	30 years
Showerheads	15 years
Shower doors	20 years
Toilets	25 years
Whirlpool tubs	20 years

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