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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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Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Ask a Plumber…
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 customer’s home was using well water for their home water supply. About two days after the water heater was installed their hot […]
Read MoreDo You Have Low Water Pressure? Ask A Plumber…
What causes a drop in water pressure in your house? Low water pressure is a frequent problem in many houses. There are multiple things that can cause water pressure issues in your home. An experienced plumber knows exactly what to look for and how to treat the problem most efficiently. Pipe Material and Fittings Matters […]
Read MoreFreezing Pipes: Keep Your Pipes Safe in Minnesota Winters
Well, it’s that time of year again. Freezing temperatures are right around the corner, and the risk of freezing pipes will be on the rise. Each year, St Paul Pipeworks receives a call to a house where the metal water pipes have frozen in the house during the winter. These “freeze and break” situations occur […]
Read MoreWhen To Replace A Concrete Laundry Tub: Ask A Plumber…
St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are called often to replace outdated laundry tubs. The tubs are most commonly located in the basement of the home. Up until around 1960, these laundry tubs were made of concrete and were very substantial and heavy-duty. In those days, concrete laundry tubs were much less costly. Over many years though, […]
Read MoreGas Leaks: Do You Smell Gas In Your House? Ask a Plumber…
What to do if you think you have a gas leak in your home. In the plumbing industry, we have a healthy respect for the dangers of gas leaks. If there is too much gas and a flame occurs, an explosion can happen. Detecting Gas Leaks There is a distinct odorant called Mercaptan added to […]
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between an Apprentice, a Journeyman, and a Master Plumber?
The plumbing industry and other construction trades use designations to determine the skill level of employees. Much like the designation titles that were used coming out of the Renaissance, the titles that we are familiar with today are Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master. Let’s explore the difference between these different classifications of plumbers. Apprentices are plumbers […]
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