How much do you know about the water meter in your home? Every house connected to municipal water has a water meter. The local municipality uses your water meter to measure how much water you use, and you are billed based on the meter reading. Most cities measure your water usage quarterly and bill you […]
Getting your Outdoor Faucets Ready for Spring
It’s Time to Spring-Check Your Outdoor Faucets Winter can mess with outdoor faucets. If water froze in the pipes, they may have cracked something, even if you can’t see it yet. Small leaks can turn into water damage, higher bills, and emergency repair calls. Once it warms up, your outdoor faucets get used a lot. […]
How To Prepare Your Lawn Faucets For Spring: Ask A Plumber
After a long, cold Minnesota winter, it’s finally time to get your outdoor faucets ready for spring. Properly reopening your lawn faucets is essential to prevent leaks, water damage, and costly repairs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely energize your outdoor water system for the season. Why Winterizing Matters The Danger of Frozen Pipes Minnesota […]
Understanding Hard Water in the Twin Cities: A Plumber’s Perspective
As your local plumbing experts at St Paul Pipeworks, we’re often asked about hard water—what it is, how it affects your home, and what you can do about it. Living in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, hard water is a fact of life for many, but not all, communities. Let’s break it down from a […]
Are You Thinking About Getting a New Water Heater? Ask A Plumber…
Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]
How To Avoid Frozen Pipes In Sub-Zero Temperatures: Ask A Plumber…
When the temperatures drop, your pipes can freeze. Anyone who has lived in Minnesota for any period of time has experienced or knows someone who has experienced a frozen pipe. In this blog, we’ll give you some tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing during the cold winter months. As we enter the […]