Facts and Tips Archives

Are You Thinking About Getting a New Water Heater? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

What If One Of My Pipes Starts Leaking? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on January 22, 2026January 23, 2026 by Charlie Avoles

Handling Pipe Leaks: Your Immediate Actions At St Paul Pipeworks, we understand the hassle of discovering a pipe leak, especially at the most inconvenient times, like when guests are on their way or after regular business hours. Your first step should always be shutting off the house’s water main. If it’s a significant leak that […]

Handling Pipe Leaks: Your Immediate Actions and Long-Term Solutions

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Charlie Avoles

Discovering a pipe leak can be stressful, especially when it occurs at an inconvenient time. At St Paul Pipeworks, we understand the urgency of these situations and want to provide you with comprehensive guidance on how to handle them effectively before our plumber arrives. Immediate Steps When You Discover a Leak Shut Off the Main […]

Broken Water Heater Causing You Problems? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on January 1, 2026January 2, 2026 by Charlie Avoles

What is Wrong With My Water Heater? There are two things that can cause your water heater to malfunction. The first is that your water heater is leaking. If this is the case, you will need to call a plumber. To stop water from continuing to fill the tank, shut off the cold-water inlet on […]

How to Unclog Your Garbage Disposal – Tips from a Professional Plumber

Posted on December 25, 2025December 26, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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. Here are some useful tips for those times you need to unclog your garbage disposal. The best tip to prevent a disposal from clogging is to […]

Why Does My Water Look Cloudy? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on December 18, 2025December 19, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

It is common for tap water in St. Paul and the Minneapolis metro area to appear a bit cloudy. There are a few reasons why this could be happening. Generally, this is something harmless and does not affect the safety or general quality of your drinking water. Most of the time, if your tap water […]