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Why is my plumbing making noise?

Posted on August 25, 2022September 8, 2022 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 the noises that indicate there is a problem with one of your plumbing […]

Does Toilet Wastewater Drain into a Storm Sewer?

Posted on July 21, 2022September 8, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

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

Posted on July 14, 2022September 8, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]

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

Posted on June 30, 2022September 8, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

What to do if your toilet is clogged What most people do not know is that the waterway on the inside of a toilet is shaped like a sideways “S” so it has a winding path with many twists and turns. It is a fairly small passageway and the less expensive the toilet, the smaller […]

Low Water Pressure? Here’s what’s wrong and how to fix it

Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

There are few things worse than taking a steamy shower, only to be interrupted by a sudden stream of cold, trickling water when a toilet flushes. Having low water pressure can be highly frustrating. From slow dishwashing cycles to showers that feel more like a sprinkle, low water pressure can disrupt the way your home […]

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

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 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 […]