Is it time to replace the pipes in your older home? Most homes built before 1960 were originally piped with threaded galvanized water pipes in either part or all of the home. Most of the time, when people begin to have clogging problems in their houses, they call it water pressure. It is actually a […]
Why St Paul Pipeworks Plumbers Prefer Delta Faucets
The Avoles family has been in the plumbing business for more than 70 years and during that time they have seen and installed various brands and types of faucets. There are established manufacturing companies that have been around for a long time, and there also are many newer companies introducing new faucets to the public. […]
What’s the difference between a Drum Trap and a P-Trap? Ask A Plumber…
Up until around 1950, almost every bathtub had something called a drum trap installed beneath it. A drum trap is different than the typical P-trap that is seen under most fixtures today. The modern P-trap is named that because if you turn it on its side, it is shaped like the letter “P”. Drum traps […]
Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Right For Me? Ask A Plumber
Is a Tankless Water Heater a Good Option For Your Home? The installation of tankless water heaters in residences is becoming more and more popular as many people are beginning to see the advantages of tankless water heaters over the more familiar water heaters with a tank. As you know, when you own a water […]
How We Hire a Professional Plumber in Minneapolis and St. Paul
What sets a St Paul Pipeworks employee apart? When St Paul Pipeworks approaches the process of hiring a new person to join their team, they look for someone with certain qualities that are important to all of the other members of the team. When they begin interviewing candidates, they are looking for certain specific qualities. […]
Why do we prefer Gerber toilets? Ask A Plumber
Why St Paul Pipeworks Prefers Gerber Toilets Over the Rest The most important thing that St Paul Pipeworks plumbers look for when selecting a toilet is how well it flushes. Homeowners will first consider the shape and design of the toilet and whether or not it aesthetically fits the design of the bathroom. But, plumbers […]