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Having trouble with a clogged sink? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 11, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Why Isn’t My Sink Draining? The reason that any sink stops draining is because there is some sort of blockage. The question is, where is the sink blockage located? Often the blockage is located at an accessible place, like right at the base of the sink or in the P trap. If it is located […]

3 Factors Why Plumbers Use InSinkErator Garbage Disposals

Posted on February 25, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

The InSinkErator Company invented the Insinkerator garbage disposal in 1927 and is the leading garbage disposal manufacturer in the industry to this day. InSinkErator makes many different lines of disposals and maintains approximately sixty present market share in the industry. They make one line geared towards hardware and big box stores for residential use. There […]

3 Issues to Know About City Water in Minneapolis and St Paul

Posted on February 18, 2021August 4, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Where does my water come from and what is in it? In the Twin Cities, the water comes to your home underground and is supplied to you by your local city water department. Often times, like in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro areas, the city will treat the water for its residents. Some cities […]

My Pipes are Frozen, What Do I Do?

Posted on February 12, 2021August 4, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Frozen Pipes In Minnesota is a Common Occurrence With this temperature drop that we are having right now, it is important to know what to do if your pipes are frozen. You will know that you have frozen pipes when you turn on a faucet and you don’t get a full stream of water. Both […]

Take Care of Your Pipes – Professional Drain Cleaning Tips

Posted on February 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Consult your plumber before using store-bought drain cleaner. St Paul Pipeworks recently finished a rather difficult plumbing job that could easily have been prevented. The problem had been going on for years unnoticed until it finally emerged. The damage was caused by using improper store-bought drain cleaner. Here’s what happened… Why did the customer end […]

Company Culture | Plumbers Should Do It Right The First Time

Posted on January 28, 2021August 4, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

As I sat down with Charlie, master plumber and owner of St Paul Pipeworks, on an evening not long ago he told me a story about an experience that he and the plumbing crew once went through. It really showed me the values and characteristics that he and all of his plumbers share. As I […]