Do You Repair or Replace the Old Furnace Before Winter Hits?
The crisp autumn breezes soon will give way to winter winds. Feeling cold outside is normal, but recognizing it’s ‘cold inside’ can signal a serious problem with your furnace. Before the temperatures plummet and the winds rise, consider whether you need to repair or replace your furnace. Mature or Old Aging individuals earn our respect. […]
Obvious Signs that Your Furnace Might Be in Trouble
The COVID-19 threat heightens our attention to possible symptoms – fever, cough, lethargy. This awareness helps to keep us healthy. In much the same way, you should be aware of symptoms of a “sick” heating system. This will keep you and your family safe and healthy with respect to your furnace. What are the obvious […]
Why Now’s the Time to Have Your Furnace Inspected
Relaxing in the back yard and throwing burgers on the grill hardly seems the time to think about heating your home. But when the leaves begin to fall and cool winds begin to blow, you may be surprised to find that trusty old furnace is a fair-weather friend. Here’s why now is the time to […]
9 Signs You May Need a New Furnace
Cool weather has arrived. That means cold weather is not too far off. Air conditioner off. Furnace on. Is it time for a new furnace? The time to answer that question is now because you don’t need a Furnace fail in the dead of winter when it is bitter cold out. Here are some signs […]
Do you Find That Some Rooms are Hotter than Others?
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 […]
When is the Right Time to Replace that Old Quirky Furnace?
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 […]
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 […]
