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

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 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 […]

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 […]

When Should You Call a Plumber?

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]