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St Paul Pipeworks is an established and trusted plumbing company in Minneapolis and St. Paul, providing residents and businesses with professional plumbing services for decades. We are a locally owned & family-operated business specialized in plumbing repairs, installations & maintenance. We hope the following articles and media are of assistance in your plumbing questions.  As always, contact a professional plumber, choose St Paul Pipeworks.

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Delta Faucets

Delta Faucets: The Preferred Choice for Quality and Reliability

A Legacy of Plumbing Excellence The Avoles family has been a cornerstone in the plumbing industry for over 70 years. They have encountered and installed a wide range of faucet brands and styles throughout this time. While there are many established manufacturers and new entrants in the market, St Paul Pipeworks has a clear preference […]

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woman pouring glass of water from kitchen sink

How do I make sure my water is safe? Ask a Plumber…

How do you know if your water is safe to drink and bathe in? City Water Safety If the water to your home is coming from a municipal water department, you can be sure that your water is safe for consumption. Most municipal water departments produce a water report that is available to view online. […]

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tankless water heater attached to wall

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 increasingly popular as many homeowners recognize the benefits over traditional tank water heaters. Unlike conventional systems, which require a large vessel to hold and heat 40 to 50 gallons of water regardless of usage, […]

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Residential water meter in old basement

How Do I Turn Off the Water To My House? Ask a Plumber

How do I shut off the water to my house? Like most plumbing companies, especially with winters in Minneapolis and St Paul, this is a common emergency plumbing question we help our customers with at St Paul Pipeworks. There are two basic types of valves around the water meter or water heater. The first is […]

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beautiful modern residential bathroom

Why do we prefer Gerber toilets? Ask A Plumber

Why St Paul Pipeworks Prefers Gerber Toilets Over the Rest Technical Performance and Reliability The most important factor that St Paul Pipeworks plumbers consider when selecting a toilet is its flushing performance. While homeowners may prioritize the shape and design of the toilet to match their bathroom aesthetics, plumbers start by evaluating the technical aspects. […]

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water treatment plant

Does Toilet Wastewater Drain into a Storm Sewer?

Understanding Your Home’s Water Drainage System Your home operates with two fundamental water systems: one that brings water in and another that takes water out. In previous blogs, I have discussed where water in Minneapolis and St. Paul originates. This blog will focus on where wastewater goes after it leaves your home. How Wastewater Leaves […]

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