All Ways Drains Blog
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What To Do When a Drain is Clogged
One of the worst problems a homeowner can face is a badly clogged drain. We are plumbing repair specialists in the Twin Cities, and we have seen more than our fair share of clogged drains. So what are a few things you can try before… Read more »
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Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
With the winter months coming soon, it is time to start planning ahead for freezing temperatures and snowy days. One of the biggest problems we encounter during the cold months is freezing pipes. Here are a few ways you can prevent your water lines and… Read more »
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Keeping Your Drains Clean
As you probably already know, there are few hassles a homeowner can face that are more annoying than a clogged drain or sewer pipe. It’s stinky and gross and can sometimes involve expensive repairs. There are a few ways you can take care of sewer… Read more »
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How to Find Trustworthy Plumbing Contractors
When you are dealing with a backed-up toilet or a burst pipe, you want to make sure the plumbing contractors you call for help are trustworthy and reliable. All Ways Drains are plumbing contractors serving St Paul, so here are a few tips to find… Read more »
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Blocked Drains: Causes and How to Avoid Them
Blocked drains are a huge hassle sometimes. You have to deal with water overflowing and other related problems. When it comes to drain cleaning in Minneapolis, we here at All Ways Drains have learned a few things over the years. Here are some common causes… Read more »
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Twin Cities Clogged Drains
SAFETY TIP # 1: Do not pour caustic liquid drain cleaner into a drain that is completely clogged. The caustic ingredients can get trapped in your pipes and cause severe damage. SAFETY TIP #2: Do not use a plunger on a drain if you have… Read more »
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Preventing Clogs in St. Paul and Minneapolis
Buy and install a little strainer to place over the drain for trapping food, hair, soap, etc. Clean the strainer regularly. Collect cooking fats in a container such as a can and dispose of it in the garbage rather than pouring fats down the drain…. Read more »
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Faucet Problems in St. Paul
If your sink faucet is making a clunking sound or if it’s dripping, it can often be fixed by replacing the rubber washer. Take apart the faucet and pull out the old washer. When replacing the old washer, be sure to bring it to the… Read more »
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No Hot Water in Minneapolis
If you have cold water, but no hot water and you have a gas water heater, check the pilot light. Follow the directions on the heater to make sure that the pilot light is working properly. If you are unsure how to do this, call… Read more »
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Low Water Pressure in the Twin Cities Metro
Your water pressure may be low for one or more reasons. If every home in your neighborhood has low water pressure, the problem may not be related to your house, but to the entire area in which you live. In this case you’ll need to… Read more »
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Garbage Disposal Advice for Twin Cities Metro
Garbage Disposal Not Working 1. Before doing any work on the garbage disposal, ALWAYS make sure the switch to the garbage disposal is turned to the OFF position. 2. Using tongs, clear out anything inside the garbage disposal which might be jamming up the motor. 3. Briefly flip… Read more »
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Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro Rusted Pipes
If your home or building was built prior to 1980, then the chances are that you have galvanized (steel) plumbing pipes. Galvanized pipes rust. A one-inch galvanized pipe can become so clogged with rust over the years that it narrows to where you can hardly… Read more »
