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Why is my plumbing making noise?

Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

What is that noise in my house? Houses make sounds. Some sounds are normal, and some sounds are an indication that there is a problem with one of the areas in your home. Gurgling, banging, and whistling noises are some of the noises that indicate there is a problem with one of your plumbing fixtures. […]

Does Toilet Wastewater Drain into a Storm Sewer?

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

Understanding Your Home’s Water Drainage System Your home operates with two fundamental water systems: one that brings water in and another that takes water out. In previous blogs, I have discussed where water in Minneapolis and St. Paul originates. This blog will focus on where wastewater goes after it leaves your home. How Wastewater Leaves […]

How Do I Turn Off the Water To My House? Ask a Plumber

Posted on July 4, 2024July 23, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

How do I shut off the water to my house? Like most plumbing companies, especially with winters in Minneapolis and St Paul, this is a common emergency plumbing question we help our customers with at St Paul Pipeworks. There are two basic types of valves around the water meter or water heater. The first is […]

The Ultimate Guide to Regular Plumbing Maintenance: Keep Your System Running Smoothly

Posted on June 20, 2024July 1, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

The Ultimate Guide to Regular Home Plumbing Maintenance: Keep Your System Running Smoothly Just as you schedule yearly checkups for your car, it’s equally important to conduct routine maintenance on your plumbing systems. Neglecting regular inspections can lead to undetected damages that worsen over time, potentially resulting in costly repairs and significant home damage. The […]

My Toilet is Clogged! What Should I Do? Ask a Plumber

Posted on June 13, 2024June 14, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

What to do if your toilet is clogged. Discovering that your toilet is clogged can be a frustrating experience. What most people do not know is that the waterway inside a toilet is shaped like a sideways “S,” creating a winding path with many twists and turns. This passageway is fairly small, and the less […]

My Sewer is Backing Up – Help! – Ask a Plumber

Posted on April 11, 2024April 17, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

Understanding Sewer Backup Causes Why does my sewer keep backing up? An individual fixture in your home can get backed up, or the main sewer line that goes underneath your basement floor can be backed up. If you are having multiple fixtures in your house backing up at the same time, especially backing up down […]