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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 […]

Why do we prefer Gerber toilets? Ask A Plumber

Posted on July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Why St Paul Pipeworks Prefers Gerber Toilets Over the Rest Technical Performance and Reliability The most important factor that St Paul Pipeworks plumbers consider when selecting a toilet is its flushing performance. While homeowners may prioritize the shape and design of the toilet to match their bathroom aesthetics, plumbers start by evaluating the technical aspects. […]

Does Toilet Wastewater Drain into a Storm Sewer?

Posted on July 7, 2025August 8, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Understanding Your Home’s Water Drainage System Your home operates with two fundamental water systems: one that brings water in and another that takes water out. In previous blogs, I have discussed where water in Minneapolis and St. Paul originates. This blog will focus on where wastewater goes after it leaves your home. How Wastewater Leaves […]

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Bathroom Remodel)

Posted on July 3, 2025July 8, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How to plan a bathroom remodel. There are two reasons that people choose to remodel a bathroom. The first reason is to make the bathroom look better. This is referred to as a surface remodel as you are just replacing things to make it prettier. The second reason is to make the bathroom function better […]

The Ultimate Guide to Regular Plumbing Maintenance: Keep Your System Running Smoothly

Posted on June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Just as you schedule yearly checkups for your car, it’s equally important to conduct routine maintenance on your plumbing systems. Neglecting regular inspections can lead to undetected damages that worsen over time, potentially resulting in costly repairs and significant home damage. The Importance of Plumbing Maintenance Daily Use of Plumbing Fixtures We rely heavily on […]