Experiencing issues with your water heater can be both frustrating and inconvenient, especially during those times when you’re looking forward to a warm shower or getting ready for houseguests! Dealing with Water Heater Leaks One of the primary reasons your water heater might not be functioning as it should is a leak. If you discover […]
My Sewer is Backing Up – Help! – Ask a Plumber
Understanding Sewer Backup Causes Why does my sewer keep backing up? An individual fixture in your home can get backed up, or the main sewer line that goes underneath your basement floor can be backed up. If you are having multiple fixtures in your house backing up at the same time, especially backing up down […]
Low Water Pressure? Here’s what’s wrong and how to fix it
There are few things worse than taking a steamy shower, only to be interrupted by a sudden stream of cold, trickling water when a toilet flushes. Having low water pressure can be highly frustrating. From slow dishwashing cycles to showers that feel more like a sprinkle, low water pressure can disrupt the way your home […]
Why do you need plumbing vents? – Ask a Plumber
What are plumbing vents, and why do you need them? In short, to keep the stink out! The plumbing system in your home is designed to remove waste and wastewater efficiently from your house. It has two different systems, a drainage system and a vent system, that work together to do so. Every plumbing fixture […]
Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower? Ask a Plumber
St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are experiencing an increase in calls from customers that want to take out a bathtub and put a walk-in shower in its place. As people age they find it becoming more difficult to get in and out of bathtubs. Another good reason is that in general, most people prefer showering over […]
Why do I have two pumps in my basement? Ask a Plumber
What is a waste ejector? A common plumbing device in many homes is a sump pump. The purpose of the sump pump is to pump excess groundwater away from your house into your yard or a storm sewer. It pumps groundwater, not wastewater that has gone through your plumbing system. There also may be a […]