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When a Plumbing Water Re-pipe is Necessary in an Older Home and What it Will Correct. Ask A Plumber…

Posted on July 20, 2023August 24, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

How do I make sure my water is safe? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on July 13, 2023August 24, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

How do you know if your water is safe to drink and bathe in? City Water 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 […]

Why St Paul Pipeworks Plumbers Prefer Delta Faucets

Posted on July 6, 2023July 7, 2023 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. […]

What’s the difference between a Drum Trap and a P-Trap? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on June 29, 2023August 24, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Up until around 1950, almost every bathtub had something called a drum trap installed beneath it. A drum trap is different than the typical P-trap that is seen under most fixtures today. The modern P-trap is named that because if you turn it on its side, it is shaped like the letter “P”. Drum traps […]

Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Right For Me? Ask A Plumber

Posted on June 22, 2023July 7, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Is a Tankless Water Heater a Good Option For Your Home? The installation of tankless water heaters in residences is becoming more and more popular as many people are beginning to see the advantages of tankless water heaters over the more familiar water heaters with a tank. As you know, when you own a water […]

How We Hire a Professional Plumber in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Posted on June 15, 2023June 20, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What sets a St Paul Pipeworks employee apart? When St Paul Pipeworks approaches the process of hiring a new person to join their team, they look for someone with certain qualities that are important to all of the other members of the team. When they begin interviewing candidates, they are looking for certain specific qualities. […]