Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]
How does one become a plumber? Ask a Plumber
What does it take to become a plumber? Plumbing is one of the construction trades that require an individual license for each worker. In other words, the person working in your home is required to have a specific plumbing license. For a person to get a plumbing license they have to serve an apprenticeship that requires four years of on-the-job training under the […]
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs? Ask a Plumber
St Paul Pipeworks recently installed an A. O. Smith Voltex Water Heater in a customer’s home. A Voltex is an electric water heater with a heat pump located inside of its tank. The customer’s home was using well water for their home water supply. About two days after the water heater was installed their hot […]
Do you have low water pressure? Ask A Plumber
What causes low water pressure in your house? Low water pressure is a frequent problem in many houses. There are multiple things that can cause low water pressure in your home. An experienced plumber knows exactly what to look for and how to treat the problem most efficiently. The first thing that St Paul Pipeworks […]
How to prepare your lawn faucets for the winter
What you should do now to prevent your outside faucets from freezing this winter In Minnesota and in places that have freezing weather in the winter, 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 can cause the pipes to burst. But, if you properly winterize them, allowing air to flow freely inside, the pipes will not break. Many lawn faucets are frost-free models, so […]
What is an Instant Hot Water Dispenser? Ask a Plumber
Looking for instant hot water from a sink, bar, or other location? We can help. The InSinkErator company is mostly known to be the top seller of quality garbage disposals. They are also the manufacturer that developed a product called an InstaHot. The InstaHot instant hot water dispenser is a miniature faucet that is installed […]