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Why do you need plumbing vents? – Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 9, 2023March 16, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What are plumbing vents, and why do you need them? In short, to keep the stink out! The plumbing system in your home is designed to remove waste and wastewater efficiently from your house. It has two different systems, a drainage system and a vent system, that work together to do so. Every plumbing fixture […]

Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are experiencing an increase in calls from customers that want to take out a bathtub and put a walk-in shower in its place. As people age they find it becoming more difficult to get in and out of bathtubs. Another good reason is that in general, most people prefer showering over […]

Why do I have two pumps in my basement? Ask a Plumber

Posted on February 23, 2023February 27, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What is a waste ejector? A common plumbing device in many homes is a sump pump. The purpose of the sump pump is to pump excess groundwater away from your house into your yard or a storm sewer. It pumps groundwater, not wastewater that has gone through your plumbing system. There also may be a […]

My Garbage Disposal is Clogged – What Do I Do?

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What to do when your garbage disposal is clogged. If you turn on your garbage disposal and it does not work, you can try pressing the reset button located on the bottom of the disposal. You also can check the circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or a […]

Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Ask A Plumber

Posted on February 9, 2023February 16, 2023 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 […]

How does one become a plumber? Ask a Plumber

Posted on February 2, 2023February 16, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What does it take to become a 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 […]