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

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 last few years surround water heaters, both installation code and the type of water heaters available. We recently talked about...

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

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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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How To Check for Leaks and Save Money

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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Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tips & Best Practices

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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Plumber vs. technician. A plumber looks under the sink to find a leak.
Epoxy Lining Solution Saves Business Complex

Large office parks have a unique challenge when back ups occur in the main sewer lines. If the line is determined to be full of scale buildup, roots, or has cracks or other compromised sections, it could be difficult to repair if that compromise is 200 feet into the line, under a parking lot (or

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Medical Facility in San Diego Benefits From Trenchless Technology

Medical facilities must be able to operate fully functional and meet the demands of patient care needs. For that reason, sewer back-ups must be dealt with quickly and without obstructing patient therapy. Drain relining in San Diego offers a permanent and unobtrusive solution allowing medical care to continue without compromising patients. Project Site: Hyperbolic Therapy

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Saving Water Is Still Important!

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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Pre-Holiday Plumbing & Heating Checklist

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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