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A New Partnership: Bill Howe & The Honest Water Filter Co.

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. But what if you have a perfectly good toilet with great flushing power, but you still want to save water?...

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A New Partnership: Bill Howe & The Honest Water Filter Co.

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Fact or Fiction: Bricks in the Toilet Safe Way to Save Water?

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 is My Dishwasher Clogged?

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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How Your Ducting Matters

Do you know the vital role that proper ducting configuration plays in the efficiency and air quality of your central heating & cooling system? Bill Howe has been the leading expert in heating & air conditioning in San Diego for over a decade, and we know that begins with properly sized, sealed and clean ducts!

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Handyman or Licensed HVAC Contractor?

What’s the difference between a San Diego HVAC Contractor and a Local Handyman? Not every state requires licensing, certifications, or even formal training for people to perform HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) services. And many local handymen have a wide variety of skills and background to perform areas in HAVC work. However, there is a

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What is a Heat Pump?

Contrary to the name, a heat pump works both as an air conditioning and a furnace for your home, much like a central HVAC system. Heat pumps can be ideal solutions for temperate climates like San Diego. A/C is certainly necessary for some of  the inland areas of our county but can be more of a luxury

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How Does my A/C in San Diego Work?

Most people believe that air conditioners pump cool air inside your home to create a comfortable environment. While this is sort of true, it is not the whole story; they do a whole lot more for us! Air conditioning systems are a complex mechanical system which is why they should be regularly maintained by a

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Thermal Expansion and Why It Matters to You!

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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Drain Advice from San Diego’s Hector Godinez

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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