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Water Pipes vs. Waste Pipes: What’s the difference? Ask A Plumber

Posted on April 6, 2023April 20, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Can you tell the difference in the plumbing pipes in your home? Let’s explore Water Pipes vs. Waste Pipes When you are trying to identify whether a pipe inside your home is a water pipe or a waste pipe, the easiest way to do so is by size. The waste system pipes are generally larger […]

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 […]

Why Did I Get a Letter From Saint Paul Regional Water Services? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 18, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Why Did the Water Department Send Me a Letter? If your water department is smart, like the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) department or the Minneapolis Water Treatment & Distribution Services, they keep track of your water usage. If you are having higher than normal water usage, they will send you a letter to […]

Having trouble with a clogged sink? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 11, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Why Isn’t My Sink Draining? The reason that any sink stops draining is because there is some sort of blockage. The question is, where is the sink blockage located? Often the blockage is located at an accessible place, like right at the base of the sink or in the P trap. If it is located […]

3 Factors Why Plumbers Use InSinkErator Garbage Disposals

Posted on February 25, 2021August 19, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

3 Issues to Know About City Water in Minneapolis and St Paul

Posted on February 18, 2021August 4, 2021 by Charlie Avoles

Where does my water come from and what is in it? In the Twin Cities, the water comes to your home underground and is supplied to you by your local city water department. Often times, like in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro areas, the city will treat the water for its residents. Some cities […]