Posts by Michelle
How to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency
How to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency How will you know when your water heater bursts, your sewer backs up, or something has chewed through a pipe to cause a flood? Most times, we find out by stepping off the last basement step into a pool of water. By then the water has moved through your lowest level…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors the LAST line of defense Why is it that when faced with the expense of an annual safety check and furnace or boiler service that we’re so reluctant to spend that money? Is it because we can’t see or measure the results? Categorizing those few hundred dollars into ‘discretionary spending’ rather than…
Read MoreDrain Cleaning
Drain Cleaning What you need to know about your storm sewer? If you’re a homeowner, right now drain cleaning for your storm sewer is probably the furthest thing from your mind. In fact, you’re probably really enjoying your garden right now. Maybe you’ve spent a weekend raking out the winter and it’s looking pretty fresh.…
Read MoreHeat Pump Tips – Six things to know before you buy
Contact Us Heat pump, heat pump, heat pump! “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” It’s the new star of the show, what everyone’s talking about… It seems like every municipality and government body is jumping on this band wagon and with grants and free stuff and with good reason. There are many incentives and advantages to getting a…
Read MoreNew Heating System Quote – What Questions to Ask
Contact Us If you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a new heating system and you’re like most, you’ve done some research. You’re familiar with the standard efficiencies and maybe even the difference between a single stage furnace and two stage-modulating unit. If you’ve received any quotes, you may have also had an opportunity to…
Read MoreImprove Your Indoor Air Quality to Stay Safe
Contact Us “What else will you be breathing this season? Winter weather conditions lead to poor dispersion of air pollutants…” When you spend a lot of time in your home, you want to take steps to make it healthier. Carrier has innovative products to help improve indoor air quality. Like the Infinity air purifier with…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Heating System for your House
I overheard a customer once asking Rob, owner of R&B, this exact question. What is the best brand and what model should I choose? I opened my ears to listen curiously since his house was in Eastern Canada and we are here in the West, so Rob had absolutely no partiality to any particular brand…
Read MoreRebate Deals!
Here’s something a little different… Did you know in an effort to increase the installation of energy efficient furnaces in all of our homes, Fortis BC is now offering rebates on services that we can provide to you! Interested to know what you can receive rebates on? Read on we have all the information below!…
Read MorePlumbing Emergencies That Require a Professionals Help!
You may be tempted to try to work on plumbing problems around your house by yourself. While we believe DIY is great, it has a time and place. Attempting to work on issues beyond your skill level may cost you more than you imagine. On top of that, it could be dangerous. Here’s some common…
Read MoreGurgling Drain Causes
Have you noticed drains around your home making gurgling noises? While the obvious way to tell a drain is clogged is slow drainage, this gurgling sound can let you know that something is wrong with your drains before it’s too late. Here are some causes for a slow gurgling drain. The most common and obvious…
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