What you should do now to winterize your outside faucets. In Minnesota and in places that have freezing weather in the winter, it is necessary to winterize your lawn faucets before the temperatures start to drop. When temperatures begin to drop below freezing, water inside your pipes will freeze. As it freezes, it can expand and can cause the pipes […]
What kind of water heater should i get? Ask a Plumber…
Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Gas Water Heating Systems 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 […]
What is a Bidet? Ask A Plumber…
What is a Bidet, exactly? Bidets are plumbing fixtures that are not as well known or installed as often in bathrooms in the United States. In a way, bidets are a bit of a luxury because they are installed next to the toilet and allow the user to wash the private areas of the body […]
Faucet Repairs: DIY or Call a Professional? Ask A Plumber…
Are common faucet repairs DIY projects, or should you call a professional plumber? St Paul Pipeworks plumbers recently arrived at a job where the homeowner had tried to repair a shower valve by themselves. It turned out they were unsuccessful and ended up damaging the valve badly enough that it had to be replaced. We […]
What Is a Recirculating Pump? Ask a Plumber…
The Dual Roles of a Recirculating Pump A recirculating pump (also referred to as a Circulating Pump or Circulator Pump) in your basement could serve one of two functions. It might be part of your hot water heating system, or it could be an integral component of your plumbing system. In the context of a […]
Dealing with Clogged Pipes? Ask A Plumber…
Slow drains? It may be clogged pipes. It’s only a matter of time before you experience clogged pipes in your home’s plumbing system. Eventually, one or multiple pipes in your home will become plugged. Because pipes leading the wastewater out and away from the home are usually concealed beneath the floors and inside of the […]