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Leaking Plumbing Fixtures In Your Home

Posted on April 20, 2023May 25, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Leaking plumbing can be a frustrating and costly issue for homeowners. Whether it’s a dripping faucet or a pipe that has burst, plumbing leaks can cause damage to your home and lead to higher water bills. Identifying and fixing the source of the leak as soon as possible is crucial to prevent further damage. In […]

Water Pipes vs. Waste Pipes: What’s the difference? Ask A Plumber

Posted on April 6, 2023April 20, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Can you tell the difference in the plumbing pipes in your home? Let’s explore Water Pipes vs. Waste Pipes When you are trying to identify whether a pipe inside your home is a water pipe or a waste pipe, the easiest way to do so is by size. The waste system pipes are generally larger […]

Water Meters: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Almost every house has a water meter. The job of the water meter is to measure how much water your household is using, which determines the amount you will be billed for water usage. Most water bills are sent quarterly rather than every month. Many municipalities also bill for wastewater disposal based on how much […]

Water Meters: What do you need to know? Ask A Plumber

Posted on December 8, 2022December 9, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

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 are using, and you are billed based on the reading from that meter. Most cities measure your water usage quarterly […]

Main Floor Laundry Room: Ask A Plumber

Posted on March 17, 2022May 24, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

There is a trend right now to build or add a laundry room on the main floor or on the second floor rather than in the basement. The concept is great but there isn’t always a place for it or enough room for it. If a main floor laundry room is something under consideration by […]

Why Did I Get a Letter From Saint Paul Regional Water Services? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 18, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Why Did the Water Department Send Me a Letter? If your water department is smart, like the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) department or the Minneapolis Water Treatment & Distribution Services, they keep track of your water usage. If you are having higher than normal water usage, they will send you a letter to […]