January 22, 2026

What Size Water Heater Does a Family of 5 Need?

Picture a typical morning in a household of five. One person is already in the shower, another is brushing their teeth, a third decides it’s the perfect time to wash dishes, the fourth starts the washing machine, and the fifth… is left with no hot water and a thoughtful stare into the void. Sound familiar? […]

Do I Need to Flush My Hot Water Heater – And Why Does It Even Matter?

January 15, 2026

by Soboplumbing Team / Comment0

Do I Need to Flush My Hot Water Heater – And Why Does It Even Matter?

If you type, do I need to flush the hot water heater? into Google, you’ll quickly go down a rabbit hole of heated debates, horror stories about “exploding tanks,” and confident comments like “I’ve never flushed mine in 20 years and it’s fine.” As usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Let’s break it […]

How to Install a Garburator Without Turning Your Kitchen Into Niagara Falls

January 15, 2026

by Soboplumbing Team / Comment0

How to Install a Garburator Without Turning Your Kitchen Into Niagara Falls

A garburator is a mysterious little device. On the surface, it’s just a compact box under the sink, yet it promises something close to magic: press a button, and food scraps, peels, and last night’s dinner leftovers vanish without a trace. That’s why many homeowners in Canada eventually ask themselves a simple question: Should I […]