Since 1955, Bowers Plumbing Company has stood for compassion, honesty, and integrity. We are a full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Greater Wichita Area for decades. These industries are always evolving, offering new technology and more sophisticated equipment, tools, and methods. Our technicians stay up to date with the latest technology to provide our customers with the highest quality service while always staying true to our customer-first values and traditional roots.
Bowers Plumbing Company takes great pride in the positive feedback we receive from satisfied customers. Our team of skilled and experienced plumbers and HVAC technicians work hard to ensure prompt and efficient solutions for a wide range of needs. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major installation, our dedication to quality, reliability, and professionalism has made us the go-to choice for local home comfort solutions. Schedule an estimate for our plumbing and HVAC services in Wichita today.
When your air conditioner stops working on a hot summer day or your heater starts making concerning noises, you need a team you can trust to help when you need it most. HVAC and plumbing problems can be uncomfortable and not addressing them promptly can lead to bigger, more expensive issues. Our team at Bowers Plumbing Company offers same-day appointments to fit your busy schedule. Our prompt solutions also address a number of concerns: from clogged drains and a lack of hot water to fast furnace repairs and AC upgrades, our broad experience means we look at problems differently to provide comprehensive solutions designed to keep you comfortable year-round.
Our family-owned and operated company is proud of our deep-rooted values, including open and honest communication and pride in a job well done. We are well-versed in local plumbing codes and can even pull all required permits and schedule city inspections when needed. Our goal is to treat you like family and your property as if were our own, going above and beyond to make sure our services live up to our high standards.
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This 2024 Holiday season, Bowers Plumbing Heating & Air wants to give a deserving family the gift of a warmer home! We are accepting nominations for a family who could truly use the assistance of a free furnace!
Nominations are now closed! The winner will be announced on Friday, November 15th
A winner will be selected to receive a new furnace installed by Bowers Plumbing Heating & Air in time for Christmas!
What Makes Bowers Different?
Family Owned & Operated Local Business
As a third-generation family-run company, we consistently offer dependable, high-quality service backed by decades of knowledge and experience.
Leading the Way with Advanced Solutions
We provide ongoing training on the newest technologies and practices to our team of professionals so we can continue providing quality service for years to come.
Customer-First Values & Service
Your time & comfort are important to us. At Bowers Plumbing Company we prioritize open communication with firm time windows, warrantied services, and make sure to treat your home with the utmost respect.
Providing Reliable Services Since 1955
We are a local company proudly built on the tradition of integrity, honesty, and compassion for our friends and neighbors. We pride ourselves on the support we give our customers and employees.
Financing, Payment Plans, & Warranties
Honest Pricing for Honest Services
Since our beginning, Bowers Plumbing Company has taken pride in our tradition of honesty, integrity, and compassion. John Milton Bowers has passed these family values on to his son, Jim, who in turn has passed them on to his son-in-law, Kendall Cooper. We also know that sometimes you do not have enough money in the bank to cover the full amount of our services, yet waiting for help is never recommended. This is why we offer financing options to fit your budget, payment plans for your convenience, and a full-service one-year warranty, or 30 days for our drain cleaning services, on our services.
Our goal is to put your needs at the center of everything we do. To learn more, call (316) 799-3212 today!
I’ve heard bad things about polybutylene (“P.B.”) pipe. How can I tell whether I have it in my home?
Polybutylene pipe (also known as “P.B.” or “Poly”) is common in homes built between the early 1980’s and the mid/late 1990’s. Primarily, it was used just for water service lines (the water supply lines entering houses from public water mains). In some cases, though, it was also used for the piping inside homes. A few years ago, there was a federal class-action lawsuit against plastic fittings used in P.B. piping systems. Because of the lawsuit, P.B. piping is no longer installed in residential or commercial properties. Flexible Pex plastic piping (white, red or blue) has generally replaced P.B. piping, and has been determined to be safe and reliable. If you have P.B. piping– whether throughout your home, or only in your water service line –and the fittings are gray plastic, you have reason to be concerned. If the fittings are copper or brass, you may be safe. To determine if you have P.B. pipe inside your house, the easiest place to look is on the top of your water heater, where the water pipes connect. If you see plastic pipe that looks gray or light blue, then it’s probably P.B. — and it was probably used throughout your house. If you’re not sure about the P.B. piping situation in your home, and want a professional opinion, give us a call!
My kitchen and vanity supply lines occasionally still freeze, even though they're insulated. What can I do?
Cause: Your freezing problem may be a result of the following factors:
Usually the kitchen and vanity sink cabinets are against the exterior walls of the kitchen and bathroom. In the winter, those walls can conduct cold into the house, especially around the pipes.
Because the kitchen sink and bathroom vanity cabinet doors are kept closed, the ambient warm temperature of the house cannot offset the cold that is penetrating through the exterior wall …into the “unheated” cabinet space under the sink. The unheated cabinet space can literally dip below 32 degrees, causing the supply lines to freeze.
Solution: During extremely cold days, open the cabinet doors, and allow the heat in the room to counteract the cold that is penetrating through the exterior wall.
If your home has a history of water lines freezing it would be wise to install heat tape and insulate the water lines with pipe insulation. (For help with insulation or heat tape, call Bowers Plumbing, (316) 799-3212.
Another option (if you don’t mind wasting some water) is to allow faucets to drip continuously.
NOTE: A steady drip is just as effective as a running stream of water (because running water will not freeze), and that saves on your water bill.
When showering, if a toilet is flushed, I'm either scalded or frozen! What can you do for this?
A classic complaint. To overcome this, the government required installation of “pressure-balanced valves” back in the early 90’s. Homes built before then, however, often do not have them. The simplest fix for most homes is replacing the shower valve, or installing a “tempura valve.” Depending on the house layout, we normally recommend replacing shower valves to fix this problem. Typically, we can do this without any tile work. Give us a call, and we’ll gladly discuss the possible solutions with you.
My water bill this month is high, and my usage hasn’t changed. Is the local water department overcharging me?
Typically, this tends to be a leak in the water service line. Homes built before 1975 commonly use galvanized pipe for their service line, which can be vulnerable to breaks. Most of the time, it’s more cost-effective to just install a new water service line, than to hunt for the leak in the old one. If it’s a copper or plastic continuous line, it might be worth the cost to search for the leak — but generally we recommend replacement. We have some simple tests to figure out if there’s a leak in the water service line. Sometimes, though, the water department may bill you based on a usage average. After they’ve read your meter, the bill reflects the difference between your actual usage and the amount they already billed you. If you’re unsure, and want help, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you figure it out.
See What People in Your Area Are Saying!
At Bowers Plumbing Company, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.
"Their service was excellent!"
I would recommend Bowers Plumbing. They scheduled us for repair right away. The technician wears booties over shoes, so there was no tracking on the floor. They repaired my toilet and left the area cleaned up. Plus we have a one-year warranty!
- Pamela S.
"Will get plumbing needs done by them!"
We had a Bosch dishwasher that we bought from Costco and they said they would install and they didn’t. We contacted Bower’s Plumbing and showed up on time and prepared. David the plumber was super nice and knowledgeable.
- Tony C.
"Great service!"
Tylor replaced a sewage lift in my basement. He was quick, courteous, and organized with his work. I’m very satisfied with Bowers and recommend them to anyone needing plumbing repair work.
- Chris K.
"Very impressed!"
They assessed the problem and gave me an estimate with two choices. They began fixing it, had a bit of a change, and let me know of that change right away. I was so impressed with their manners, professionalism, and ability to fix the problem right away.
- Valeria W.
"Couldn’t express my gratefulness enough!"
My outside cooling system went out and I called and was scheduled for the next day after calling other companies. Even on my scheduled appointment day, I was pushed up and Robert was sent to me and he is a GOD SEND!!
- Kierra W.
"We would choose them again and again!"
Andrew and Wyatt were wonderful!! Very polite and took the time to work with us and explain what to expect. This was an extremely dirty job and they worked very hard to make sure the dirt and dust did not enter the rest of the house.
- Diana S.
"Well done!"
Bowers and their repair technician provided excellent service communication, and punctuality, were knowledgeable, and were responsibly efficient. I do not hesitate to recommend Bowers Plumbing for peace of mind of a competitively-priced job.
- Debbie D.
"Robert was an awesome technician."
He took the time to discuss everything with my elderly father to ensure he understood it. Did a great job of keeping his work areas clean and dry while it was raining and even hauled off the old AC filter... much appreciated! I would recommend them!
