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Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

Since 1980, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has offered quality plumbing, heating and air, and restoration and flood services to the San Diego community. Family owned and operated we take pride in employing qualified technicians and providing the best customer service in San Diego.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Installation, maintenance, repairs, plumbing, epoxy sewer lining, hydro jetting, conventional, thankless water heater, gas and slab leak, water filtration systems, heating, air conditioning, purification, restoration, flood, reconstruction, air duct, drain & carpet cleaning.

Services we don't offer

Appliance repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6984 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
9%
3
4%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 826-850 of 984 reviews

Geraldine S.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, air duct cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called for an appointment to have my ac unit service in August 2014. The technician came out on 9/16/2014, but due to backup on technician schedule, he reached my home around 4:30 pm that afternoon and was unable to complete the assignment on that day. Technician came back on 9/23/2014 at 8:30 am to flush out contaminated refrigerant and replace refrigerant. Perform a thorough check of my air ducts in the attic, etc. It went very well and I now have cool air circulating through my home. Thank you Wayne.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$483

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for the feedback. We are very happy to hear that Wayne provided excellent service and will make sure to recognize him for it. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

Dave B.
09/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: This was a second trip to attempt to fix a leak in the pantry floor. They came in response to a 30 day warranty. Initially they thought it was coming from leaking caulk tied to the tub. They looked again today and said he could not do the job without doing a bathroom remodel. It appears the leak is coming from the wall. Initially I also asked to have them contact me prior to the techs arrival because of our dogs. They forgot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$245

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We appreciate the feedback; however, this was not a warranty issue, as we made no repair. We were the third company out to locate the leak, and our technician eliminated all possibilities, including the slab leak (incurring location fee of 245), finally locating the issue coming from the shower enclosure itself. There was not a plumbing leak, the shower enclosure was inadequate (due to age) and allowed water through the seal. We recommended replacing the shower enclosure and offered to assess water damage. The second plumber confirmed the first, and we did this at no charge. Best- Julie R.

Marjorie P.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were good.
Description of Work: They stopped a leak in the hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the your time and business. Best- Julie

William and Nilou C.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

$80

Heather R.
09/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Fixed AC Unit. Great Job..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the your time and business. Best- Julie

Thomas W.
09/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the your time and business. Best- Julie

Bonnie K.
09/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Flushed tankless water heater. Damaged finish on one kohler faucet when replacing valve. Said he could replace my broken under the kitchen sink water heater and would contact me about it but never did even after I called and left a message.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. It looks like we had a schedule to look at the water heater underneath the sink on April 3, 2014, but the call was canceled by one of our customer service representatives per customer. We would like to investigate this to ensure our CSR's are following policy and providing the best in communications to our customers. Please contact me at your convenience: julie@billhowe.com. Thank you, Julie R.

Doren C.
09/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: They were hired to do furnace vent cleaning. Had used them several years ago. Price now was more than double. Equipment for suction was much less powerful and blower wasn't disconnected for the cleaning. I've used Bill Howe for plumbing services and found them very satisfactory. In this case I probably wouldn't recommend them for vent cleaning considering the price charged and the downgrading of the suction equipment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, but I am unable to locate this furnace cleaning for this address. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to investigate this service to ensure quality control. If this work was performed at a different address, or perhaps records were incorrect? Please contact me at your convenience so that management may address any issues. Thank you, Julie R. julie@billhowe.com

Juanita C.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: shower stop cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$123

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your business! Thank you, Julie R.

Diane R.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your business! Thank you, Julie R.

Larry K.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I worked with John. He replaced a hose bib in the back yard. He answered all my questions, and followed up when necessary. He was very polite and professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Elaine S.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I was on a maintenance service plan. A technician cleaned the blower compartment and condensation lines, checked fuses, voltage high and low, changed the filter. There was more to the checkup as well. I am very satisfied with the service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your business! Best, Julie R.

Andrew S.
08/2014
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had an emergency at the house we had just purchased. Because it had sat vacant for a period, the sewage pipes became blocked. When we ran the dishwasher for the first time, the sewage backed up into our bathrooms. We called Bill Howe around midday on a Sunday. They were able to come out and fix the problem (snaked the cleanout) quickly, efficiently, and for less money than I expected. The gentleman who performed the service was very professional. I would definitely call them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with great service and recognize your technician for being professional and efficient. Best- Julie R.

Lucia E.
08/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Bathroom toilet repair; too expensive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for providing feedback. We are sorry that our pricing does not meet your expectations and would be happy to review your invoice. We always appreciate the opportunity to improve. Thank you again and please contact us if you would like further follow up. Best- Julie R.

Anne W.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They had to fix the connection to city water under the sidewalk. It was leaking and the city said it was on our side of the meter. I think the price charged was fair but hey $400.00 is still a chunk I would rather have spent elsewhere. But oh well the city wouldn't do it!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It's never fun spending money on repairs, but our goal is to make it as easy, affordable and done with the highest quality products and service! Thank you for choosing Bill Howe, we appreciate your business. Best- Julie

JUDY H.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleared kitchen sink drain. Prompt, courteous, professional & was quick to solve the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We aim for "prompt, courteous and professional" along with quality workmanship and affordable rates. Thank you for choosing Bill Howe, we appreciate your feedback and business! Best- Julie

Del L.
06/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repair tub faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$500

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We always appreciate customer feedback. Our records go back over 20 years, and we cannot locate where we have ever been to this address or worked for this customer. We would greatly appreciate contact to ensure all information is correct and are able to address any issues for continued company improvement. Thank you, Julie julie@billhowe.com

Bob & Janet L.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: Cleaned roots from my pool drains and installed kitchen faucet and water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

Emory E.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

ANTHONY W.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

Donna S.
06/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: It turned out to be a major project/problem but they had to come back three times during a three day period. It was daughters wedding weekend so we had a lot of people over.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Plumbing problems are never ideal, especially on such a big day. Our goal is to make it as easy and stress free as possible! Congratulations on the nuptials and thank you for choosing Bill Howe! Best- Julie

Kelly T.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: My 98 year old friend had a water leak in her tiny single wide trailer and I called Bill Howe for her. All of the company technicians (4 so far) -from the leak detetector, to repairing the pipes and drain, to getting the water out of the carpet and installing dehumidifiers - were very polite, patient and accommodating. They explained what they were doing, more than once, and made sure all the electrical cords and tubing were taped safely out of her way so she would not trip over them. When she got overwhelmed and a bit upset, they agreed to do part of the work and return the next day to finish the process. Today the technician returned to inspect the rest of the pipes, now that the insulation from underneath the trailer has been removed, and gave recommendations for additional work (after all the pipes are 50 years old) but there isn't anything urgent to be done right away. I haven't had the appointment to review what needs to be done to replace the insulation and carpet pad, but I expect it will be as good an experience, considering the situation. This is the first time I've used Bill Howe Plumbing and they will be the first ones I will call for my own home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this experience. We wish to make the plumbing repair process as convenient and free from stress as possible for our customers, and educate them along the way on each step for absolute understanding. We hope the reconstruction process went as smoothly and are here to assist in any way. Thank you again for sharing, we appreciate your time. Best- Julie

Mary K.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Changed kitchen sink angle stops. |I was going thru a restoration from water damage. The plumber w/the restoration company called and left a message @ 4:30pm the day before the service date to say they couldn't make it. I didn't get the message until after 6pm. I needed the stops changed before moving onto the next phase of restoration. And the water is only shut off one day per week in a very specific time frame. So I called Bill Howe Plumbing first thing on water shut off day. They came out promplty & performed the work quickly. I have been using Bill Howe Plumbing for several years. Perfect service everytime.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. "Perfect service every time" is our goal, and your happiness our top priority. Thank you for your continued business, we appreciate it! Best- Julie

patricia A.
06/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed 2 bathroom faucets that I had already bought and some minor repair under sink!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$700

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Hello [member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy to meet expectations in punctuality and responsiveness, but would greatly appreciate more details on how we can improve services. It looks like this was a service from 2006, where we installed several items supplied by you, including multiple wide-spread faucets, angle stops and risers and 5 hours of labor. Please contact us if you suggestions on how we can improve for future customers. We look forward to hearing from you! Best- Julie Julie@billhowe.com

Jason T.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bill Howes plumbers replaced an old leaky faucet. He came prepared with a couple of different noodles and let me pick the one we wanted. They did a good job and I'm satisfied. He arrived towards the end of the visit window, but he was not late. I'd use them again although they are a little expensive they do good work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We aim to provide the highest quality work and products, and are pleased to have delivered on service. We understand pricing, but guarantee all of our work and remain as competitive as possible We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

Contact information

9085 Aero Dr B, San Diego, CA 92123

https://www.billhowe.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
488413
Trade License Locale
California State
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Electrical

FAQ

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers warranties.
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers the following services: Installation, maintenance, repairs, plumbing, epoxy sewer lining, hydro jetting, conventional, thankless water heater, gas and slab leak, water filtration systems, heating, air conditioning, purification, restoration, flood, reconstruction, air duct, drain & carpet cleaning.
Appliance repair.

Contact information

9085 Aero Dr B, San Diego, CA 92123

https://www.billhowe.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day