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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
