From Our Blog
Proper Water Heater Maintenance
09/01/2015
Bill Howe
You purchase and install a water heater, that’s usually the end of the story. You call for hot water, and it appears! Until there’s no hot water, or your tank is leaking, we often don’t give it a second thought. But, you should! Just like you keep up the maintenance on your vehicle, and your …
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So You Think You Have a Slab Leak?
06/17/2015
Bill Howe
Unexpected leaks never appear in convenient locations or at convenient times. That’s’ why Bill Howe has been training plumbers in San Diego for 35 years to be able to quickly and effectively repair any leak, from minor drips to major pipe breaks. One of the most common leaks we are called out to investigate occurs …
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A Study in Leaks: Do it Yourself Leak Detection, Part 1!
03/17/2015
Bill Howe
A Homeowners Easy DIY Interior Leak Detecting Guide It is not necessary to hire a plumber in San Diego to perform routine “leak checks” at your home or business. You can easily create a checklist for yourself, or your property or business manager, and set aside time each month to go through your list. By taking …
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Safety 101: Hiring a Contractor
01/17/2015
Bill Howe
Do you know who’s Knocking at Your Door? Hiring a heating & air tech, general contractor, restoration specialist or plumber in San Diego can be a a difficult task. There are hundreds of independent people as well as companies vying for your jobs. But how do you know who is safe when you invite them …
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Pull-in-Place Epoxy Lateral Line Rehabilitation Spotlight
12/18/2014
Bill Howe
Bill Howe Plumbing began with a very simple business model: offer the highest quality of customer service in sewer and drain cleaning in San Diego at the most affordable price. After 35 years, we feel it is safe to say that we have mastered drain cleaning, and over the past decade, drain lining in San …
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What is an Air Gap, Exactly?
10/29/2014
Bill Howe
According to the Wikipedia, an air gap is an “unobstructed vertical space between the water outlet and the flood level of a fixture.” What does that even mean? And, did you know that having an air gap installed with any dishwasher is now required by Uniform Plumbing Code? The most common use of the term …
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Do you know “Howe” to shut off the water to your home in case of emergency?
05/28/2014
Bill Howe
Many plumbing jobs require water shut off at the source, for the entire house, and sometimes from the city meter. In the event you have a leak turning into a flood, knowing how to and where to cut your water supply can be the difference between minor and major damage. For
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The Air That You Breathe: Why Ventilation Matters
05/15/2014
Bill Howe
Proper ventilation is important, but something that we may take for granted in our own homes, especially in one of the finest climates in the America. Even if you have air conditioning in San Diego, chances are that it is used only during certain months. But, how often do you think about the air circulating …
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