Renting a New Retail Space? Make Sure You Inspect the Plumbing and Electrical Work
“It’s perfect!” You’ve saved and planned and dreamed of this day. You’ve found the perfect location with great parking, foot traffic, and complementary businesses. You envision the space adorned with your artsy displays and appealing merchandise. But take a deep breath, count to 10, and consider having licensed contractors inspect the existing plumbing and electrical […]
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 […]
Have You Thought about Flood Control for Your Home?
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring tremendous, unexpected rainfall. You can be proactive about flood-proofing your home by considering these three major steps to addressing flood control. Know Your Risk Is your house on a flood plain? If not, you still may be at risk for flooding. The FEMA (Federal […]
5 Tips on How to Pass your Commercial Electrical Inspection in Chicago
After having any type of commercial electrical work done, it is essential that an inspection be performed on all of the affected areas afterwards. Below are five tips to help ensure that you pass your commercial electrical inspection in the Chicago area. #1 – Speak with Your Local Inspector Beforehand When you schedule your commercial […]
Top Reasons to Never Overload Your Electrical Sockets
When purchasing new electrical appliances and gadgets, most people don’t give a second thought to piggybacking several of these devices off of a single plug or power point. However, doing this will pose a serious risk to your family’s safety. Below are just a few reasons why no electrical socket should ever be overloaded in […]
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 […]
