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Why Is There Water In The Basement This Spring? Ask A Plumber

Posted on April 27, 2023May 25, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Often during this time of year when the ground is starting to thaw out, St Paul Pipeworks will get calls from customers who are seeing water in their basements. The first thing that people think of is that they have a plumbing leak. So, why do you have water in the basement? More than half […]

Leaking Plumbing Fixtures In Your Home

Posted on April 20, 2023May 25, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Leaking plumbing can be a frustrating and costly issue for homeowners. Whether it’s a dripping faucet or a pipe that has burst, plumbing leaks can cause damage to your home and lead to higher water bills. Identifying and fixing the source of the leak as soon as possible is crucial to prevent further damage. In […]

How To Prepare Your Lawn Faucets For Spring: Ask A Plumber

Posted on April 13, 2023May 25, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

In Minnesota and in other places that have freezing weather, it is smart to winterize your lawn faucets before the temperatures start to drop. When temperatures begin to drop below freezing, water inside your pipes will freeze. As it freezes, it can expand and cause the pipes to burst. But if you properly winterize, allowing […]

Water Meters: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Almost every house has a water meter. The job of the water meter is to measure how much water your household is using, which determines the amount you will be billed for water usage. Most water bills are sent quarterly rather than every month. Many municipalities also bill for wastewater disposal based on how much […]

Why St Paul Pipeworks Plumbers Prefer Delta Faucets

Posted on December 15, 2022December 22, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

The Avoles family has been in the plumbing business for more than 70 years and during that time they have seen and installed various brands and types of faucets. There are established manufacturing companies that have been around for a long time and there also are many newer companies introducing new faucets to the public. […]

Freezing Pipes: Keep your pipes safe in Minnesota winters

Posted on December 1, 2022December 7, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

Each year, St Paul Pipeworks receives a call to a house where the metal water pipes have frozen in the house during the winter. These “freeze and break” situations occur when there isn’t enough heat in the house or when there is cold air blowing directly on the pipe and the water inside of the […]