Plumbing

Is it Safe to Place a Brick in my Toilet? In San Diego, our plumbers are tasked with helping customers not only to solve complex plumbing issues but also to help conserve water. Over the years, many new products have come into the market to help save water, including high efficiency and dual flush toilets. …

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Why Isn’t my Dishwasher Draining? Dishwashers are a great asset to your home. They save you time and offer a better way to sanitize your dishes keeping your family safe. But, just like your kitchen sink, your dishwasher can become clogged for many reasons. Bill Howe has been clearing drain clogs in san Diego for …

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At Bill Howe, our plumbers in San Diego stay on top of the ever changing Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).  Because new technology and new regulations are always begin implemented, it is important that we help to educate our customers. One of the most frequent changes that our plumbers have seen in San Diego in the …

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Hector Godinez is one of the original San Diego Drain experts at Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. He recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company and spent the first 15 years as a field technician. He is now the San Diego Drain Field Supervisor, and oversees all of our trained experts. Q: What different Types of drains does …

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One of the leading San Diego plumbers, Bill Howe has the highest trained specialist for every job, large and small. We also understand the need to help educate our customers and San Diego about helpful plumbing tips to conserve water and save money. In our “Howe-to” Video Series, we are bringing plumbers to you! We have …

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There are many things you can do to avoid those irritating back-ups in your garbage  disposal. Our San Diego drain professionals recommend to avoid putting anything in the drain, even if you have a disposal, you should use it sparingly and only for small particles left on your dinner plates. Here are some very helpful tips …

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Even with the sporadic rainstorms we’ve been getting, California is still in a pretty severe drought. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, conditions in our area are extreme. So even as we head into our rainy season, with expectations of El Nino, water conservation is still important. Here are a few reminders for restrictions when …

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The holiday season in San Diego brings cooler weather, cheer, visiting family and sometimes, plumbing and heating problems! And, really they’re only problems if you’re in the middle of cleaning up your family dinner and the drains start overflowing, or the furnace goes out in the middle of a cold winter night with guests in …

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