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Broken Water Heater Causing You Problems? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on January 2, 2025January 13, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

What is Wrong With My Water Heater? There are two things that can cause your water heater to malfunction. The first is that your water heater is leaking. If this is the case, you will need to call a plumber. To stop water from continuing to fill the tank, shut off the cold-water inlet on […]

How to Unclog Your Garbage Disposal – Tips from a Professional Plumber

Posted on December 26, 2024December 27, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

How To Avoid Frozen Pipes In Sub-Zero Temperatures: Ask A Plumber…

Posted on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

Why is My Toilet Constantly Running? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

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 therejiggling the toilet handle to try to get the toilet to stop running. In this blog, we’ll […]

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

Know The Difference Between Your Pipes: Ask A Plumber…

Posted on November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

In basic plumbing, there are three different kinds of plumbing pipes. To most homeowners, it can be confusing and a bit daunting when you go down to the basement or other locations in the house. It is not always clear what each of the pipes are used for and why they are located in that […]