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What’s the difference between a Drum Trap and a P-Trap? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on June 29, 2023August 24, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Up until around 1950, almost every bathtub had something called a drum trap installed beneath it. A drum trap is different than the typical P-trap that is seen under most fixtures today. The modern P-trap is named that because if you turn it on its side, it is shaped like the letter “P”. Drum traps […]

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 […]

Main Floor Laundry Room: Ask A Plumber

Posted on March 17, 2022May 24, 2022 by Charlie Avoles

There is a trend right now to build or add a laundry room on the main floor or on the second floor rather than in the basement. The concept is great but there isn’t always a place for it or enough room for it. If a main floor laundry room is something under consideration by […]