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When a Plumbing Water Re-pipe is Necessary in an Older Home and What it Will Correct. Ask A Plumber…

Posted on August 28, 2025August 29, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Is it time to replace the pipes in your older home? Most homes built before 1960 were originally piped with threaded galvanized water pipes in either part or all of the home. Most of the time, when people begin to have clogging problems in their houses, they call it water pressure. It is actually a […]

Home Water Filtration: Ensuring Safe and Clean Water

Posted on August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How Safe is Your Home’s Water? Water is an essential resource for life, but not all water is created equal. The composition of water can vary significantly from city to city. Various home water filtration systems are available to improve the water quality in your home. Water quality can impact the health of your clothing, […]

Delta Faucets: The Preferred Choice for Quality and Reliability

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

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

Posted on July 31, 2025August 1, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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. […]

Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Right For Me? Ask A Plumber

Posted on July 24, 2025July 25, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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, […]

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

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]