Category: Plumbing Emergencies
4 Ways to Unclog a Drain Without Chemical Drain Cleaner
Clogged drains are an inconvenience that we all have to deal with from time to time. To get rid of drain clogs quickly, homeowners often turn to chemical drain cleaners to resolve their problems. However, chemical drain cleaners can make your clog worse & destroy your pipes! The good news is that you don’t have […]
Keep Cool During a Plumbing Emergency
As summer heats up, we want to take a minute to remind you how to keep cool during a plumbing emergency. Leaking faucets, slow drains, water heater install or even a clogged toilet are common summer plumbing issues. These repairs can usually wait for a scheduled appointment. But when you have water gushing or sewage […]
Can April Showers Bring May Plumbing Issues?
As warmer weather finally melts away the last signs of a Minnesota winter, we begin to see the signs of spring. Longer days, warm sunshine, budding plants, returning birds and rain, sometimes lots and lots of rain. The rhyme goes April showers bring May flowers, but in the plumbing industry, we know that excess water […]
Warning Signs of a Burst Water Pipe
When the outside temps start dipping below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed or poorly insulated pipes in basements, garages, and crawl spaces become susceptible to freezing and potentially bursting. A burst pipe is something you want to avoid at all costs. They are expensive and messy. The can cost thousands of dollars in water damage and […]
Safe Thawing Tips for Frozen Pipes
It’s easy to forget about your home’s plumbing when everything is working right. We often take it for granted that water will be there when we need it and drain away when we don’t. It isn’t until it something goes wrong, the toilet clogs, you hear dripping water, or you turn the faucet and nothing […]
When to Call A Plumber: Eight Signs It’s Time to Call a Plumber
Some plumbing problems take only a quick easy fix to solve, like a little plunging on a clogged toilet or tightening a loose connection to fix a noisy pipe, others may look simple but require more knowledge or tools that you don’t have on hand. It’s hard to know the difference, especially when there’s so […]
What to do While You Wait for an Emergency Plumber
You’ve come home to a flooded basement, a burst pipe or awoke to water spraying everywhere. After the panic settles in, you clear your head and call a plumber. But what do you do while you wait? What you do during that crucial time between when you call and when the plumber arrives can help […]
How to Unclog a Toilet without a Plunger
Clogs happen, and most can unhappen with a little help from a plunger. But what do you do if you don’t have a plunger? Sure, using a plunger is the recommended first step to unclogging a toilet, but even without a plunger it is still possible to unclog a toilet. That being said, we do strongly […]
Fall Plumbing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
It’s fall in Minnesota and that means one thing is certain. It will soon be winter. Sooner than most of us think. As the leaves and temperature drop, it’s time for a little fall plumbing maintenance. Maintenance that could prevent plumbing problems this winter – like burst pipes and broken water heaters. But it can […]
Is your Sump Pump Ready for Summer Storms?
As we roll into mid and late summer here in Minnesota, the hot and humid weather means more thunderstorms. Is your sump pump ready to handle the occasional downpour? Sump pumps allow you to maintain a dry lower level, turning ground-level and below-ground rooms into attractive living spaces. They also help decrease moisture in these […]
