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Why does my water smell like rotten eggs? Ask a Plumber

Posted on January 5, 2023January 9, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

Do you have low water pressure? Ask A Plumber

Posted on December 29, 2022January 9, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

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

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 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 St Paul Pipeworks Plumbers Prefer Delta Faucets

Posted on December 15, 2022December 22, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

The Avoles family has been in the plumbing business for more than 70 years and during that time they have seen and installed various brands and types of faucets. There are established manufacturing companies that have been around for a long time and there also are many newer companies introducing new faucets to the public. […]

Water Meters: What do you need to know? Ask A Plumber

Posted on December 8, 2022December 9, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

Freezing Pipes: Keep your pipes safe in Minnesota winters

Posted on December 1, 2022December 7, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

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 when there isn’t enough heat in the house or when there is cold air blowing directly on the pipe and the water inside of the […]