Plumbing

We came across an interesting article in a great industry online newsletter asking the question, what’s the difference between a plumber and a technician? Although we tend to disagree with how it was answered, we definitely thought it was worth talking about, especially since at Bill Howe Plumbing, we tend to use these terms interchangeably. …

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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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Most people have the same basic set up in their kitchens. They have a stove, a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, faucet and perhaps a disposal. If you have a disposal, or are thinking of installing a disposal, keep reading-this blog’s for you! Many people think a disposal is a disposal is a disposal, there …

What Should You Look for When Purchasing A New Disposal? Read More »

A Homeowners Easy DIY Exterior Leak Detecting Guide Bill Howe Plumbing offers their plumbers in San Diego a 4-year Journeyman Plumbing education to continue the high quality of service and craftsmanship in the community. But, it doesn’t take a Journeyman plumber to notice water pooling in your yard or to assess a dripping faucet. Many exterior leaks …

A Study in Leaks: Do it Yourself Leak Detection, Part 2! Read More »

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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Did you know that San Diego imports approximately 80 to 90 percent of its water? And, year after year, we face fluctuating drought conditions reaching critical levels. Needless to say, water conservation is critical, and a licensed plumber in San Diego can play an important role in education and prevention. Bill Howe plumbing in San …

A Study in Leaks: Water Pressure and Your Plumbing Read More »

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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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 …

Pull-in-Place Epoxy Lateral Line Rehabilitation Spotlight Read More »