San Diego residents often ask us what they can do to conserve water. Although we need water for many daily functions, we know that conservation and cost-reduction is at the forefront of many San Diego residents’ thoughts when they receive their water bill each month. Using water every day for bathing, cooking, and cleaning is
At Bill Howe, our plumbers in San Diego are often asked if all businesses and homes need an earthquake shutoff valve. The simple answer is yes. After all, our region reports about 35 earthquakes a day. While San Diego County reports fewer earthquakes than other parts of Southern California, activity has doubled in our county
In California, water shortage each year is a major problem. Since San Diego County receives such little rainfall each year, there is always the possibility of a water shortage that could ultimately result in mandatory water conservation. However, at Bill Howe, the leading plumber in San Diego, we will always suggest residents try to conserve
Bottled water is the fastest growing drink choice in the United States. Americans spend billions of dollars each year to buy it. While bottled water has been the easiest solution for many homeowners, it may not be the best solution for the environment. The fact is that even water bottles made from recycled material, may
At Bill Howe, we know that no one enjoys the odor of rotting food rising from their sink and garbage disposal. Many websites offer natural solutions for getting rid of garbage disposal odor, including the idea of grinding up lemons in the disposal. Some claim that the clean, fresh lemon scent can eliminate any odors
Performing annual maintenance on your water heater is extremely important and can be easily done. Over the course of the life of a water heater, sediment builds up at the bottom of the tank. When the sediment builds up, the water heater has to use more energy to heat through the sediment and then heat
