What is the biggest problem that can occur with your garbage disposal? A garbage disposal can clog, causing water and food particles to back up into your kitchen sink. Here are some useful tips for those times you need to unclog your garbage disposal. The best tip to prevent a disposal from clogging is to […]

It is common for tap water in St. Paul and the Minneapolis metro area to appear a bit cloudy. There are a few reasons why this could be happening. Generally, this is something harmless and does not affect the safety or general quality of your drinking water.  Most of the time, if your tap water […]

Have you ever experienced the frustration of a perpetually running toilet? The sound of running water when no one is using it can be not only annoying but also a potential sign of underlying issues. We’ve all been there, jiggling the toilet handle to get it to stop running. In this blog, we’ll dive into […]

Understanding the Initial Situation St Paul Pipeworks recently installed an A. O. Smith Voltex Water Heater in a customer’s home. A Voltex is an electric water heater with a heat pump located inside of its tank. The heat pump is a key component that extracts heat from the surrounding air and uses it to heat […]

When the temperatures drop, your pipes can freeze. Anyone who has lived in Minnesota for any period of time has experienced or knows someone who has experienced a frozen pipe. In this blog, we’ll give you some tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing during the cold winter months. As we enter the […]

Understanding the Main Types of Pipes in Plumbing For many homeowners, trying to identify the different types of pipes in a home can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re inspecting your basement or tracing pipes in other rooms, it’s not always clear which pipes do what, or why they’re located in certain areas. Understanding the different types […]