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So, the bad news is that your home heating system has just failed and now you need to choose a replacement.  The good news is that you have many heating options to choose from! You love the idea of the high efficiency appliances and want to choose the most efficient model you can.  The heat…

So, you need a new water heater. The question becomes, do you replace it with another tank? A bigger tank?  Or do you go for the efficiency and luxury of an on-demand system (just what you’ve always wanted). It’s a classic case of tank vs. tankless. Which is worth it? One of the most common questions…

This blog series will help readers navigate some of the choices that homeowners face when they suddenly need to repair or replace a major appliance like a water heater. We’ve spoken with real estate expert Lance Phillips and gathered information from two local home inspectors to find out what buyers and inspectors are looking for. …

When it comes to replacing equipment in your house, you often don’t get a choice as to when. Parts and fixtures often fail suddenly, so return on investment is not a consideration.  Major appliances like furnaces, water heaters and boilers require immediate attention. They also offer an extensive and confusing myriad of choices as you…

Reading bad reviews can make for great entertainment – unless they’re about us (!).  Often they are well written and paint the unfortunate company as a group of stupid, unethical and bumbling scam artists.  A truly exceptional bad review can read like a prosecuting attorney’s closing statements, urging you to convict.  Should you? What does that…

Great ratings come from a good customer experience and a solid warranty.  In this section of the highest rated local plumber blog series I focus on these aspects and what R&B has to offer. Whether it’s the Better Business Bureau, Homestars, Google or another on-line organization, the highest rated local plumber is a coveted distinction…

Ticketed Journeymen People get into the plumbing and heating trade for many reasons but it’s not for the quick trip to the top.  Those who get their certification have put many hours and years into it.   Because they also want the best experience, they look for the highest rated local plumber to work for. …

If you are looking for a go to company who will service your plumbing and heating needs, chances are you’ve Googled “highest rated local plumber”  You may also be wondering what makes R&B fall at the top of the category.  Part 3 of this series considers insurance.  What we need to have to serve you…

Business Philosophy: As Rob’s Dad, whom started this business in the early 1970s, used to say, “Customers think they want the cheapest price, until they get it in exchange for cheap work.” He found that what customers really want is quality work at a fair price; this is what he built this company on.   While…

Why you should choose R&B as your designated best local plumbing and HVAC service provider: Property Managers Love Our Service!  Let us help you with the juggling act of being a property manager by being the reliable, quick-responding, fix-it-right-the-first-time plumber for your apartment or condominium complex, shopping centre, or medical office building. We’ve being working with property…