How do I know if I should call a plumber? In general, esp. in an emergency, most homeowners struggle with when to call a handyman/appliance repair technician versus calling a licensed plumber. Generally, when the operation or general use of an appliance starts to grow worse and worse, it is likely to be a job […]
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 […]
Why is My Toilet Constantly Running? Ask a Plumber
There are three operating parts to a toilet and any of the three could cause a toilet to be running every few minutes or constantly. Constant Running Toilet – Possible Cause 1 The part that most commonly fails is called the flapper found inside of the toilet tank. It is a rubber seal at the […]
Why is my plumbing making noise?
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 the noises that indicate there is a problem with one of your plumbing […]
Does Toilet Wastewater Drain into a Storm Sewer?
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 […]
How Do I Turn Off the Water To My House? Ask a Plumber
How do I shut off the water to my house? Like most plumbing companies, esp. 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 […]