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Have you been walking around your kitchen lately playing "where's that smell coming from?" Or, perhaps you've been tipped off to the location by slow draining water or bubbling noises in your pipes. Sink odors are actually quite common in kitchens, but that doesn't mean you have to put [...]
By their nature, plumbing emergencies are messy. From a leaking water heater to a frozen pipe that ruptures, water can damage your home and take a substantial amount of time and expense to clean up. This is particularly poignant during the winter, as you spend more time indoors and your plumbing [...]
Home efficiency is a hot topic for scores of homeowners during the frigid Minnesota winter season. You want to keep your heating bill under wraps and still be cozy and comfortable. With more time spent indoors, changing out old incandescent bulbs to LED lighting is another bright idea to [...]
Over the years, as professional plumbers, we've heard some off-the-wall stories, questions and outright myths regarding home plumbing. That's understandable, and some can even lighten the mood when you're stressed with a plumbing repair or emergency. However, don't allow plumbing myths to prevent proper care for your home's essential [...]
Whether you're covering up your A/C unit, scheduling a furnace tune up, making sure your attic has enough insulation or installing snow tires on your car, preparing for cold winter weather is an annual ritual for Prior Lake homeowners. However, there's another system and task to do in your [...]
Fall is a fun and beautiful time of year in Minnesota. There're ballgames to attend and watch, outdoor excursions to enjoy and holiday festivities on the way. Fall is also the time to prepare your home for the cold weather ahead. So, as you check your fall to-do list of [...]
Taking a cold shower probably isn't the ideal way to start your day — especially with cooler weather on the way. While water heaters typically work diligently supplying uninterrupted hot water, problems are inevitable as your water heater ages or simply needs maintenance. If your "hot" water is giving [...]
Low water pressure can affect a single faucet, an appliance or, more baffling, reduce your entire household's water supply to a fickle trickle. Before you worry yourself about a looming plumbing repair bill, use these tips to see if you can get the water pressure (and your spirits) back to [...]
As a new homeowner, you're now the proud owner of a plumbing system. This means that, sooner or later, you're going to need to troubleshoot basic plumbing problems, or know when to call your professional plumber. So, keep reading, and hang on to these helpful tips that may just [...]
Tucked away somewhere in your basement, utility closet or garage is an essential home appliance that provides you hot water at a moment’s notice for cooking, cleaning and bathing. Yet, this appliance is easily overlooked when it comes to energy efficiency, water quality and home system maintenance. To ensure [...]
Your Lake Prior home may have a drainage problem and you don't even realize it. Some telltale signs are obvious, such as pooling water in your yard and foundation cracks. Other telltale signs of drainage issues are hidden in unusual places in your home. So, if you want to get [...]
As a mindful homeowner, you take care of the systems that keep you comfortable and safe from the elements. You change your furnace filter before it gets clogged with dirt, and you keep an eye on your roofing and gutters to prevent damage to your home. There's one system [...]
Water is an essential service and resource in every home. However, problems with your home's plumbing system can leave you shivering in the shower, be a real drain on your water bill, and even cause damage to your home. So, if you suspect or detect any of these telltale signs of [...]
Every month thousands of dollars are wasted in Minnesota from small water leaks! Finding a water leak in your home not only helps save money, it is the first step to preventing major plumbing disasters! Water leak detection is a service offered by MN Plumbing and Appliance and we’d [...]
Whether your home plumbing system is comprised of lead, steel, copper, PVC, or PEX piping, knowing what your pipes are made of helps you prepare for the future! You can plan for maximum durability and longevity of your home's plumbing system by knowing the composition of the piping in [...]
Buying a new home is a hefty long term investment. When purchasing a home, most homeowners critique and compare many properties looking for the perfect home exterior, the right price, and ideal location to meet their predetermined desires. MN Plumbing and Appliance encourages home buyers, potential new homeowners, and [...]
Nothing worse is worse than a home plumbing project gone terribly wrong. Flooded homes, basements, and attics can be disastrous! Plumbing projects gone south are specifically damaging here in the north during the frigid Minnesota winter months. Here are three common problems that many a do-it-yourselfer have wasted a [...]
At first, doing it yourself has an appearance of being an efficient and economical alternative to quickly complete your plumbing project or home improvement task. Of course there are many variables for each and every project. How much time will the project take, do I have the skills and [...]
