- 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: Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: December 30, 2020
We know the value of annual physicals. A doctor can detect a problem while it’s treatable before it morphs into a serious ailment. Our furnaces, like our bodies, need regular checkups or small problems grow into costly repairs. What are some of the unwanted problems we face when prolonging a furnace repair? Risk Emergencies Strange […]
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- Categories: Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: December 23, 2020
“Have you seen last winter’s utility bills?! There must be something we can do to bring down these costs.” If you’re frustrated with your energy bills from last winter, you might consider replacing your old furnace with an energy-efficient one. Furnaces with ENERGY STAR certifications, rated by the Department of Energy’s unbiased testing, “are designed […]
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- Categories: Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: November 30, 2020
It’s easy to see how technology has advanced computers, telephones, and automobiles, but we often overlook similar advances in heating technology. Smart HVAC Systems New smart technology gives your furnace a voice! Sensors located at various places in the heating system monitor the temperature throughout the system and communicate significant information to you as well. […]
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- Categories: Indoor Air Quality, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: November 27, 2020
As winter rears its frigid head, you’ll be spending more time in your home. So you’ll want the air you breathe to be clean so as not to put your health at risk. Here are some tips. The most important thing you can do is have your furnace maintained, and then replace filters frequently – […]
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- Categories: Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: November 26, 2020
“How do I know if I have a boiler or a furnace? What’s the difference?” Answer: While both furnaces and boilers heat your home, their heating methods differ. A furnace often called a “forced air” furnace, heats air and, using a blower motor, forces the air throughout the house with an air duct system. The […]
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With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely looked at your house with new eyes and, like so many Chicagoland homeowners, went into a frenzy of home improvement. New paint, new plants, new pictures. But before you settle into your newly designed home office and wait for the first snowflakes to appear, you need […]
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- Categories: Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: October 21, 2020
We rely on big tech corporations like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to provide the latest and greatest technology to keep us connected – computers, notebooks, and mobile phones – but do we stay abreast of the latest technology in systems that keep us comfortable and environmentally responsible in our own homes? Here are some of […]
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- Categories: Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: October 12, 2020
When we hear odd sounds coming from the hood of our cars, don’t we call our favorite mechanic? We rely on that expert to have our car humming again. A faulty furnace, too, makes noises signaling it may need a visit from a professional. What sounds will you hear from your furnace indicating it needs […]
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- Categories: Heating, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: October 9, 2020
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. […]
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