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Top Five Reasons To Schedule a Pre-Winter Plumbing Inspection in Minnesota

Freezing temperatures are just around the corner here in Minnesota. Is your plumbing system ready to contend with cold weather once winter arrives? When you schedule a professional plumbing inspection from our experts, it will be! Learn about the many pre-winter plumbing inspection benefits below. [...]

2024-10-25T01:42:34+00:00Plumbing Blog|

The Ultimate Guide to Water Filtration System for Your Home

Do you want water that tastes great and gives you peace of mind knowing it doesn't contain any contaminants? As the trusted plumbers in the Twin Cities, MN Plumbing & Home Services provides water filtration system installation efficiently and for an affordable cost. In this home water [...]

2024-09-20T16:01:55+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Ensuring Gas Line Safety: Top Tips and Best Practices

Having natural gas pipes come into your home makes it possible for you to power some of your most important fixtures and appliances. However, keeping your family safe should remain your top priority if you need to install a new line or fix issues with your existing [...]

2024-08-07T14:03:24+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Hard Water Got You Down? The Benefits of a Water Softener System

Do you know what lurks in your drinking water? Water softeners eliminate excess minerals for a cleaner, higher-quality water supply. MN Plumbing & Home Services discusses why you should consider a new water softener below. How Mineral Deposits Wreck Your Plumbing Strange-tasting water is just one of [...]

2024-10-18T22:29:47+00:00Plumbing Blog|

DIY Outdoor Plumbing Maintenance for a Carefree Summer

If you have outdoor plumbing, you know the risk the harsh Minnesota winters pose for them. MN Plumbing & Home Services can help you maintain your garden hoses and outdoor sinks so you can enjoy your outdoor space without worry. No matter what type of plumbing problem [...]

2024-09-18T23:11:58+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Repiping Your Home: A Guide to the Process and Benefits

Your home's sewage or septic system works similarly to your digestive tract. It processes and removes waste, clearing the path for the water supply to drain. Sometimes, the plumbing system needs new pipe material to work safely and effectively. This is where repiping a home with professional [...]

2024-08-15T12:45:13+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Gas Line Installation to Your Pool Heater in MN

Countless households enjoy fun and relaxation from in-ground and above-ground pools. While you dip your toes in azure waters all summer long, you'll inevitably drag out pool covers when frigid Minnesota winters roll around. Gas line installation to your pool heater lets you keep the pool open, [...]

2024-07-08T16:05:57+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Do I Need a Kitchen Plumber? A Swift Guide to Plumbing for Kitchen Remodels

Many people overlook their plumbing system until a problem arises or they want to upgrade something. However, your plumbing system, which includes your water supply lines, heating, and waste removal system, feeds through almost every room in your home. So, when it's time to remodel your kitchen, [...]

2024-05-29T03:08:39+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Do You Need A Local Plumber For Bathroom Renovations?

Bathroom remodels aren't all fun and games. Sure, your bathroom remodeling project might stoke your creativity, but you still need to work out the logistics. Do you need a local plumber for bathroom renovations? Read on to see why MN Plumbing & Home Services’ experts say a [...]

2024-04-11T16:49:52+00:00Plumbing Blog|

DIY Gas Pipe Installation for Your Garage Heater vs. Calling a Local Plumber

If you have issues with your existing gas piping system or want to add one to your home, hiring a professional plumber is in your best interest. Gas pipe installation must be done correctly; otherwise, you could face slow gas leaks that endanger your health. Begin your [...]

2024-01-25T01:08:59+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Expert Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Plumbing Contractor in Your Area

For any homeowner, having a reliable local plumber you can count on is essential. The right plumber will give you complete peace of mind whether you're dealing with a faulty water heater or need a toilet installation. Is finding a trusted plumber really that difficult? It doesn't [...]

2023-12-23T12:47:18+00:00Plumbing Blog|

10 Useful Tips for a Longer-Lasting Garbage Disposal

You might use your garbage disposal on a daily basis without giving it another thought. However, following our essential garbage disposal maintenance tips can protect your investment. Consider our top 10 tips, then contact MN Plumbing & Home Services. 1. Run the Disposal Once a [...]

2023-11-18T02:13:18+00:00Plumbing Blog|

9 Differences Between Commercial and Residential Plumbing

Although most plumbing systems operate the same way, residential and commercial plumbing systems have a few differences. At MN Plumbing & Home Services, we personalize every plumbing service because we know no two plumbing problems are the same. So, what makes a residential plumbing system different from [...]

2024-01-24T05:16:06+00:00Plumbing Blog|

When do I need a Plumber, Remodeling Kitchen Edition

Do you have plans to redo your kitchen? Not every kitchen renovation requires a professional plumber, especially if you're just repainting your cabinets. If you're planning to update your kitchen plumbing, don't DIY it — call in a plumbing expert. At MN Plumbing & Home Services, we [...]

2023-06-19T18:18:58+00:00Plumbing Blog|

5 Plumbing Considerations When Remodeling Your Bathroom

When undertaking a bathroom remodeling project, homeowners have many questions to answer. How should they decorate the space? Do they need new water fixtures, or can they use their current ones? Should they undertake the remodeling job on their own? Between deciding whether to work on it [...]

2023-03-26T12:48:55+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Installing Gas Lines for your Indoor Firelpace

A natural gas line that runs directly to your fireplace is highly beneficial. It saves you from the hassle that is dealing with traditional wood-burning fireplaces. Also, you won't have to spend time and money swapping out propane tanks in the winter. However, to enjoy the convenience [...]

2023-02-18T03:24:21+00:00Plumbing Blog|

How Do I Know It’s Time to Replace My Water Heater?

We depend on water to safely operate our businesses and homes. Thanks to the hot water heater, we have more convenient access to safe, heated, potable water than ever before. However, water heaters can wear down over time or may malfunction seemingly out of nowhere. When repair bills [...]

2023-02-18T03:20:54+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Calling a Professional Plumber Is the Smart Choice

When it comes to taking care of your home or operating a business, it’s best to plan for plumbing maintenance to help reduce the chance you’re faced with an unplanned plumbing emergency. Further, when you do have a plumbing problem on your hands, whether a small or an [...]

2022-10-19T23:38:30+00:00Plumbing Blog|

7 Tips To Prevent A Plumbing Emergency

Whether you are a first-time homeowner or you’ve lived in your forever home for several years, chances are you’ll have to deal with a serious plumbing situation. However, that’s certainly not written in stone. Prevention measures and plumbing preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding catastrophic and expensive [...]

2022-10-19T23:53:18+00:00Plumbing Blog|

5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

Modern appliances certainly make life more convenient and enjoyable. Your kitchen is literally designed around modern appliances. Then there’s the laundry room appliances and the bathroom plumbing fixtures. Though, do you give much thought to your water heater? Probably not—until there’s a water heater problem and no hot water, [...]

2022-04-06T17:18:06+00:00Plumbing Blog|

5 Pro Tips To Help Prevent Home Flooding During Rainy Season

Living in our flood-prone region, you may already be aware that flooding is the most common type of natural disaster. Heavy rains and saturated soil can quickly overwhelm city sewers and cause blackwater to backflow into your home. Flooding in a home can also come from other sources, [...]

2023-02-18T04:03:53+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Pro Plumbing And Planning Tips For Your Bathroom Remodel

Of all the rooms in a home, there’s something inherently intimate and rejuvenating about the bathroom. The bathroom is where you jumpstart your day—a space for preparing body and mind for the hoops and hurdles of daily life. In larger households, there can be fierce competition for bathroom time—I’m [...]

2022-02-16T19:45:31+00:00Plumbing Blog, services, Uncategorized|

Important Differences Between Hard Water and Soft Water

You may not give much thought from day to day about the water that flows through your home’s plumbing. However, consider that water quality impacts the function of kitchen and bathroom faucets, your water heater, clothes washing machine, dishwasher, pipes, and more. With that in mind, the quality and [...]

2021-12-15T15:53:39+00:00Plumbing Blog, Water Softener|

7 Great Reasons To Install An RO Water Filtration System

When you turn on the water at the kitchen or bathroom sink, do you know if the water flowing out has been treated with chlorine and other water cleaning methods? Yet, treated and "clean" municipal water likely still contains many harmful bacteria and any number of other contaminants. With [...]

2021-12-15T15:48:59+00:00Plumbing Blog, services, Water Softener|

How To Prepare Your Water Heater For Winter

Water heaters don’t receive very much attention even though they do come with some very impressive stats. Consider for a moment, your water heater is working around the clock 24/7/365. Water heaters take second place only to home heating/cooling systems regarding overall home energy consumption. Water heaters make your [...]

2021-11-19T17:30:14+00:00Plumbing Blog, services|

Want Happy Pipes This Winter? Here’s Your Checklist

Like the other three seasons, fall has its very own checklist of tasks to do around the house and yard. Seasonal checklists help homeowners to be prepared for the expected (and unexpected) weather of the upcoming months. It’s the circle of home ownership. Plan ahead and be prepared for [...]

2021-08-10T20:24:28+00:00Plumbing Blog|

Preparing Your Home’s Plumbing For Spring

With spring officially here, weather permitting or not, you may have begun your spring checklist to get your Twin Cities home ready for warmer temperatures. That’s a good idea considering the mess that winter can leave behind putting your plumbing system at risk for damage. MN Plumbing & [...]

2023-02-18T04:05:41+00:00Plumbing Blog|