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Feeding The Garburator Like It’s a Teenage Boy
Protect your home's plumbing with our guide to garbage disposal best practices, including which foods to avoid and how to prevent costly drain clogs.
The DIY Plumbing “Fixes” That Cost Homeowners the Most
Avoid costly plumbing mistakes with expert insights on common DIY repairs that can lead to leaks, water damage, and expensive emergency service calls.
April Showers Bring Heat Pump Service
Prepare your home for spring with expert heat pump maintenance tips. Learn why April is the perfect time to service your HVAC system and boost efficiency.
Why Your Human Needs Central Cooling This Summer (A Cat’s Guide)
Learn how condo owners can add summer cooling with ductless heat pumps, explore available rebates, and navigate strata approval and building envelope concerns.
Chosen by Our Community: What This Recognition Means to Us
Thank you, North Shore! Read why community recognition is so meaningful to R&B Plumbing & Heating and how we keep delivering quality solutions you can trust.
StopS! In the Name of Love
Prevent costly leaks, stay compliant with strata insurance, and reduce water damage risk by replacing shut-off valves (stops) and connector hoses.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Heat Pump
Learn which heat pump leaks are normal condensate and when water, ice, or smells mean it’s time to call an HVAC technician.
Error Code – NO HEAT!
Why furnaces or water heaters stop after a FortisBC gas meter replacement—and what to check before calling for service.
When Do I Sleep?!
A real-life home maintenance schedule: what truly matters, what can wait, and how to protect your safety, time, and wallet.
Top 5 Ways Homeowners Accidentally Void Their HVAC and Water Heater Warranties
Avoid mistakes that void your HVAC warranty and water heater coverage. Learn five common errors and how to keep manufacturer support intact.
DIY Plumbing Repairs: When to Try and When to Call the Pros
Learn when to tackle DIY plumbing repairs and when to call the pros. Save money, avoid mistakes, and protect your faucet warranty with smart tips.
5 Signs It’s Time to Call for HVAC Repair
Spot signs of carbon monoxide leaks in your home. Protect your family with timely HVAC repairs and routine safety inspections.
How to Handle Common Plumbing Emergencies Before Help Arrives
Learn how to handle plumbing emergencies before help arrives. Quick tips, real story, and steps to protect your home from costly water damage.
A Day in the Life of the Residential Service Coordinator: Finding the Right Part for a Customer
Follow a day in the life of an R&B Residential Service Coordinator solving customer part issues with persistence. Discover their vital customer support role.
#Living the Dream: A Day in the Life of an R&B Plumbing Technician
Follow a day in the life of an R&B plumbing technician—solving leaks, fixing toilets, and keeping homes running smoothly, one service call at a time.
How Regular AC Maintenance Saves You Time and Money
Regular AC maintenance ensures efficiency, prevents costly repairs, and extends your system's lifespan, saving you time and money.
Why We Don’t Install Used Parts in Heating Systems
Discover why R&B never installs used parts in heating systems. Learn about safety, reliability, costs, and long-term benefits of new components for your home.
The R&B Beat – meet Rob!
There are several types of drain cleaning machines designed specifically for these scenarios, each with its own set of applications and we have them all.
Carrier Error Code 31: A Mystery Unraveled
With the furnace tripping error code 31, the family was left shivering, the flickering flames of their hopes extinguished like the flames in their furnace.
Essential Drain Cleaning Machines for Residential Use
There are several types of drain cleaning machines designed specifically for these scenarios, each with its own set of applications and we have them all.
