Where does my toilet and sink water drain into? Your house has two basic systems of water. The first one brings the water into the house, and the second one takes the water out of the house. In other blogs, I have talked about where water in Minneapolis and St. Paul comes from. In this […]
What is a Sump Pump used for?
The most common kind of pump that you will find in your basement is called a sump pump. The purpose of the sump pump is to pump groundwater away from your home’s drain tile system. It resides in a sump basket, (or tank), in the floor of your basement. The sump basket is about the […]
How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal – Tips from a Professional Plumber
What is the biggest problem that can occur with your garbage disposal? A garbage disposal can clog, causing water and food particles to back up into your kitchen sink. The best tip to prevent a garbage disposal from clogging is to not jam it full of waste all at one time. If you have a […]
3 Factors Why Plumbers Use InSinkErator Garbage Disposals
The InSinkErator Company invented the Insinkerator garbage disposal in 1927 and is the leading garbage disposal manufacturer in the industry to this day. InSinkErator makes many different lines of disposals and maintains approximately sixty present market share in the industry. They make one line geared towards hardware and big box stores for residential use. There […]
Take Care of Your Pipes – Professional Drain Cleaning Tips
Consult your plumber before using store-bought drain cleaner. St Paul Pipeworks recently finished a rather difficult plumbing job that could easily have been prevented. The problem had been going on for years unnoticed until it finally emerged. The damage was caused by using improper store-bought drain cleaner. Here’s what happened… Why did the customer end […]