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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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Water Meters: What do you need to know? Ask A Plumber
How much do you know about the water meter in your home? Every house connected to municipal water has a water meter. The local municipality uses your water meter to measure how much water you are using, and you are billed based on the reading from that meter. Most cities measure your water usage quarterly […]
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 […]
Read MoreDo you have low water pressure? Ask A Plumber
What causes low water pressure in your house? Low water pressure is a frequent problem in many houses. There are multiple things that can cause low water pressure in your home. An experienced plumber knows exactly what to look for and how to treat the problem most efficiently. The first thing that St Paul Pipeworks […]
Read MoreAre you thinking about getting a new water heater? Ask A Plumber
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 cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]
Read MoreHow 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 MoreHow does one become a plumber? Ask a Plumber
What does it take? ASK A MASTER PLUMBER… Plumbing is one of the construction trades that require an individual license for each worker. In other words, the person working in your home is required to have a specific plumbing license. For a person to get a plumbing license they have to serve an apprenticeship that requires four years of on-the-job training under the […]
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