- Categories: Energy Savings, Heating
- Date: January 19, 2022
Several homeowners have found themselves in a position where at least one room in their home simply will not get to the same temperature as those in the rest of the house. If you’re noticing hot and cold spots throughout your house and you have tried everything possible to keep your whole family comfortable, there […]
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- Categories: Cooling, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: August 25, 2020
Some surprises are fun – surprise parties, winning raffle tickets. But all too often surprises related to critical appliances bring unwelcome expense and days of discomfort. In these hazy days of summer, no Chicagoan wants the ‘surprise’ of a failed AC unit. So, how can you avoid such a cooling emergency? Here are some common […]
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Staying closer to home this summer you may cut travel and entertainment costs, but you could face higher utility bills as you attempt to keep your home comfortable during the hot summer months. How can you run your air conditioning unit more efficiently to keep your utility costs down? Low to No Cost There are […]
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- Categories: Cooling, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: July 21, 2020
You did everything by the book. You invested in a new, energy-efficient AC system a few years ago. You have it serviced annually. You replace the filters. You cleared the landscaping away from the condenser and vacuumed the blades. The new programmable thermostat adjusts the temperature settings, supposedly saving money on your utility bill. And, […]
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- Categories: Heating
- Date: December 23, 2019
Your children complain it’s too hot in the living room. You turn down the thermostat, but now you need extra blankets in your bedroom. Why are some of the rooms in your house warmer than others? You likely have an unbalanced HVAC problem. In a balanced heating system, the temperature in all the rooms of […]
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- Categories: Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Safety Tips
- Date: December 20, 2019
You may feel some loyalty to that quirky old furnace, but how faithful is it to you? When the snow begins to fall and the cold winds squeeze under the front door, you don’t want your furnace to fail. Maybe it’s time to part ways with that old friend. “You’re not getting any younger.” How […]
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- Categories: Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: February 6, 2018
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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