Dowers Plumbing LLC

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Please call representative and law makers vote no on HB 953.

In 1924 the Department of Health and Hospitals developed codes to protect the people of Louisiana, the Louisiana Plumbing Law was enacted and the State Plumbing Board was created. The State Plumbing Board continues to fulfill our fiscal responsibilities as well as protect the health and welfare of the people of Louisiana initially doing so by moving forward to the enactment of the Louisiana Master Plumber Licensing Law in 1990. You must pass an examination in order to be licensed to perform or install plumbing work.

Some state lawmakers are wanting to close the State plumbing board and have all Plumbing licenses issued through the state licensing board of contractors. In return, they want to reduce the hours of education to practically a first year apprentice requirement. Now when you hire a “licensed plumber” who did 2000 hrs ( number of hrs is still up for debate in the bill) of education learning the trade is considered a journeyman plumber. This threatens health and safety of water supply.  Will you be able to maintence your brand new home if Plumbing is done incorrectly under the slab? More pressure on your city in Parish inspectors to make sure that it’s done right? This is goes way deeper than just the issuing of licenses.

They say they need more plumbers but this is not the way. You are breaking a system that works.

Please, please tell your lawmakers your representatives to vote. No house bill 953.

01/22/2026

We’re excited to share that our Administrative Assistant position has now been filled. We want to sincerely thank everyone who applied, shared the post, or reached out with interest. We truly appreciate the time you took to submit your resume and connect with us.
We had a great response and were impressed by the quality of applicants. Thank you again for your support — and keep an eye out for future opportunities with us.

📣 Now Hiring: Entry‑Level Administrative Assistant
Looking for a dependable, organized person to join our team!
📌 Position: Entry Level Administrative Assistant
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch: 1‑hour lunch break
🎉 Time Off: No weekends, no major holidays
💵 Pay: $12/hour
What We’re Looking For:
• Reliable and punctual
• Basic computer and phone skills
• Willing to learn and support daily office tasks
• Positive attitude and good communication
How to Apply:
Email your resume to [email protected]

08/22/2024

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08/13/2024

Sowela’s Office of Workforce Solutions offers a 7-week CDL Training program, with class beginning Monday, Sept. 23. Thanks to a generous grant, tuition for the September course has been waived. Spots are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. The Class A license training program...

07/30/2024

The online class is offered monthly.

07/09/2024

So if you have been trying to call us using an AT&T phone you may have received a busy signal. Try calling from a non AT&T service phone or call (337) 227-6563.

Call now to connect with business.

05/22/2024

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A free, one-week fiber optic "Will to Skill" training program will be offered in June. The only requirement is Cameron (or Calcasieu) Parish residency and completion of high school.

05/15/2024

FREE TRAINING — A $5,575 VALUE: SOWELA Technical Community College, in partnership with Venture Global, is offering residents of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes free HVAC training for the next cohort of its Will to Skill program.
Day and evening classes are available and begin Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, respectively.
The 20-week training program is usually $5,575, and training seats are limited.
Unique to SOWELA’s HVAC program is combining HVAC theory with hands-on training. After completing the course, students clock a total of 695 hours. SOWELA’s 20-week HVAC program includes residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning training. Students learn the fundamentals of heating systems and combustion processes, operating concepts of the refrigeration cycle, power generation and distribution, troubleshooting various operating cycles, and more.
Successful completers earn 10 hours of OSHA-authorized training on critical workplace safety topics such as NCCER and HVAC certifications and prepare for the EPA Universal 608 license exam and Ready to Work NATE certification.
Day and evening classes occur at SOWELA’s Main Campus at 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
Interested individuals should call (337) 421-6560 to see if they qualify and to sign up for the program.
For residents outside of Calcasieu or Cameron Parish, individuals can email [email protected] to learn about other scholarship and financial aid opportunities and future HVAC training courses.
SOWELA’s 2023 HVAC class earned a 100% pass rate on the EPA licensing exam, highlighting the program’s high caliber of instructor and hands-on training.

12/21/2022

With freezing temperatures on the way, be sure your home’s water pipes are protected.

STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR WATER PIPES:

1. Insulate all exposed outdoor and attic pipes with weather-resistant material. Insulating foam tubing designed for pipes is easy to install and inexpensive. Make sure all surfaces of the pipe are covered.

2. Use insulating faucet covers, or wrap rags, paper, trash bags or plastic foam around outdoor faucets. Installing pressure-relief valves on outdoor faucets also helps prevent bursting of pipes that freeze.

3. Temporarily cover any vents around your home’s foundation.

4. Bring water hoses indoors.

5. Open the cabinets under the sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms to allow heated indoor air to circulate around water pipes.

6. If you normally set back your thermostat at night or when away from home, change the setting to keep some heat on until the severe freeze is over.

7. Insulate your outdoor water meter box and be sure its lid is on tight.

8. If your home has exposed pipes and a severe freeze is expected, let faucets run at a slow trickle, but don’t run a big stream of water. Too many running faucets in an area can cause drops in community water pressure and problems for firefighters responding to emergencies.

9. If you plan to leave town, consider turning off your water at the shut-off valve while faucets are running to drain your pipes. (Make sure the faucets are turned off before you turn the shut-off valve back on.)

10. If you drain your pipes, contact your electric or gas utility for instructions on protecting your water heater.

11. Be sure everyone in your household knows where the main water shut-off valve is and check it to make sure it isn’t stuck.

12. If an extended and deep freeze is expected, insulation alone may not be sufficient. Consider installing electric heat tape or cable with a built-in thermostat. Be sure the heat tape bears an Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) seal and is in good condition. Do not overlap the tape when wrapping it around a pipe.

IF PIPES FREEZE:
If your pipes do freeze, turn off your water at the main shut-off valve. Call a plumber for help. Don't use a blowtorch or other flame source, heat lamps or electrical appliances to thaw frozen pipes. Intense heat could cause steam pressure build-up and an explosion.

If you try to thaw your own pipes, apply heat slowly, moving it toward the coldest spot on the pipe. Never concentrate heat in one spot. Cracking ice can shatter a pipe. A relatively safe and effective method is to wrap towels around the frozen section of pipe and pour hot water over them.

Notes prepared by Claudette Reichel, former LSU AgCenter housing specialist.

11/05/2022

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