Plumbing Blog

How to Winterize Your Outside Faucets

Posted on October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

As winter approaches, protecting your outdoor plumbing from freezing temperatures is crucial, especially in regions like Minnesota, where harsh winters are typical. Properly winterizing your lawn faucets can prevent costly damage and ensure your plumbing system remains intact throughout the cold season. According to forensic engineers at EDT, “If the outdoor faucet doesn’t drain, then […]

What kind of water heater should i get? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Gas Water Heating Systems Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and […]

What Is a Recirculating Pump? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on October 2, 2025October 3, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

The Dual Roles of a Recirculating Pump A recirculating pump (also referred to as a Circulating Pump or Circulator Pump) in your basement could serve one of two functions. It might be part of your hot water heating system, or it could be an integral component of your plumbing system. In the context of a […]

What’s the difference between a Drum Trap and a P-Trap? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Historical Context of Drum Traps In the early 20th century, drum traps were a common fixture in residential plumbing systems, particularly under bathtubs. These cylindrical devices, typically measuring about the size of a large coffee can, played a crucial role in maintaining household sanitation. The primary function of drum traps was to create a water […]

Dealing with Clogged Pipes? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on September 18, 2025September 19, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Slow drains? It may be clogged pipes. It’s only a matter of time before you experience clogged pipes in your home’s plumbing system. Eventually, one or multiple pipes in your home will become plugged. Because pipes leading the wastewater out and away from the house are usually concealed beneath the floors and inside the walls, […]

Faucet Repairs: DIY or Call a Professional? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on September 11, 2025September 12, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Are common faucet repairs DIY projects, or should you call a professional plumber? St Paul Pipeworks plumbers recently arrived at a job where the homeowner had tried to repair a shower valve themselves. They were unsuccessful and damaged the valve badly enough that it had to be replaced. We encourage people to understand and work […]