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St Paul Pipeworks is an established and trusted plumbing company in Minneapolis and St. Paul, providing residents and businesses with professional plumbing services for decades. We are a locally owned & family-operated business specialized in plumbing repairs, installations & maintenance. We hope the following articles and media are of assistance in your plumbing questions. As always, contact a professional plumber, choose St Paul Pipeworks.
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How to prepare your lawn faucets for the winter
What you should do now to prevent your outside faucets from freezing this winter In Minnesota and in places that have freezing weather in the winter, it is smart to winterize your lawn faucets before the temperatures start to drop. When temperatures begin to drop below freezing, water inside your pipes will freeze. As it freezes, it can expand and can cause the pipes to burst. But, if you properly winterize them, allowing air to flow freely inside, the pipes will not break. Many lawn faucets are frost-free models, so […]
Read MoreWhat kind of water heater should i get? Ask a Plumber
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 […]
Read MoreWhat is an Instant Hot Water Dispenser? Ask a Plumber
Looking for instant hot water from a sink, bar, or other location? We can help. The InSinkErator company is mostly known to be the top seller of quality garbage disposals. They are also the manufacturer that developed a product called an InstaHot. The InstaHot instant hot water dispenser is a miniature faucet that is installed […]
Read MoreWhy is my plumbing making noise?
What is that noise in my house? Houses make sounds. Some sounds are normal, and some sounds are an indication that there is a problem with one of the areas in your home. Gurgling, banging and whistling noises are some of the the noises that indicate there is a problem with one of your plumbing […]
Read MoreHow do I make sure my water is safe? Ask a Plumber
Do I need a water softener? 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. The St. Paul Reginal Water Services department produces a monthly detailed […]
Read MoreWhen a plumbing water re-pipe is necessary in an older home and what it will correct. Ask A Plumber
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 […]
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