What Happens During a Regular Furnace Maintenance Visit?
Most HVAC companies and furnace manufacturers recommend having your unit inspected, maintained, and serviced at least once every year. This will go a long way toward keeping you comfortable, ensuring your furnace’s efficiency, and expanding the lifespan of your unit. If you’re curious about what happens during these visits, you’re in the right place. Here’s […]
5 Ways Furnace Maintenance Can Prevent Costly Home Repairs
When it comes to annual furnace maintenance, are you someone who schedules it every single year, or do you seem to put it off until it’s absolutely necessary? If you belong to the second group of people – and many certainly do – you may be putting yourself at risk for completely unnecessary and […]
The Cold Months are Coming – Now’s the Time to Make Sure Your Furnace Works Properly
It’s still nice and warm outside in most parts of the country, and most people have put little to no thought into their furnaces as of yet. However, cooler weather is just around the corner, and winter is trailing close behind. Now is a great time to make sure your furnace is up to the […]
Ravinia’s Commercial Services are More Than You Would Expect
These days, there aren’t many plumbing companies that are able to provide an all-in-one offering of commercial services to clients. However, here at Ravinia Plumbing we pride ourselves in being able to provide an extensive range of commercial plumbing and plumbing-related services. We provide commercial services to: Municipal properties Restaurants Places of worship Medical premises […]
What is Short-Cycling when it Comes to Furnace Operation?
As temperatures in your home fluctuate due to changes in the weather, the thermostat that operates your furnace and air-conditioning system will activate in order to regulate them. This is what is referred to as equipment cycling. While it is normal for your furnace to turn on and off at regular intervals, it can sometimes […]
Your Furnace Has a Filter – Why You Should Change It
All furnace units have filters, which need to be replaced on a regular basis. Below are a few reasons you should ensure this takes place as regularly as recommended by your installation and maintenance technician. Enjoy better air quality Research performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that the air we breathe indoors […]
Why do Furnaces Even go Bad in the First Place?
Although a furnace is an essential item to have in your home, chances are that you seldom give this unit much thought until it decides to malfunction or worse, stop working completely. This is usually the time when the furnace technician in Chicago is asked, “Why did my furnace go bad?” There are a few […]
Reasons Your Furnace Might not be Working
After having a furnace installed, many people forget that there are some forms of regular maintenance that need to be performed to keep them in good working order. If you have noticed that your furnace is not performing as well as it should, there may be a few reasons for this, some of which will […]
4 Questions to Ask your Furnace Repair Expert
Having a furnace repaired can sometimes be a costly experience, depending on the work that needs to be done. Any work carried out on furnaces should be completed by an experienced and qualified technician as well. Below are five crucial questions you need to ask before deciding to hire a furnace repair person. Will company […]
3 Signs your Furnace or Boilers Might Need an Inspection
After having a furnace or boiler unit installed, many homeowners tend to forget that they even have these devices – that is, until they start to malfunction or die completely. If you have been having doubts about the functioning of your furnace and you are not quite sure what signs or symptoms to look out […]
