Plumbing Blog

The icy Minnesota winters may have you wondering what to do if your pipes freeze. The main risk is that any water will expand as it freezes and crack the pipes. Without intervention, it may turn into a costly exercise. MN Plumbing & Home Services explores all you need [...]

Minnesota families rely on their water heaters to give them a constant source of warm water during the cold months. The last thing you want is your old water heater to break down when you need it the most. If your water heater is getting old, you'll need [...]

Garbage disposals are systems designed to shred food waste, keeping your kitchen pipes clean. Problems with the garbage disposal unit can make cooking and cleaning less fun. Therefore, you need to watch out for common garbage disposal problems and other signs of failure and act quickly. Some of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Drip, drip, drip goes your faucet — and money down the drain. Some water leaks, like a dripping faucet, may not seem like a big deal or reason for concern. On the other hand, more substantial water leaks, like a cracked pipe or leaky water heater, may grab your [...]

Plumbing emergencies can be messy! They can also cause extensive and expensive damage to your home beyond a broken pipe, faulty appliance, or a clogged drain. Walls, floors, and possessions can be damaged by water and can be difficult to spot, such as a hidden leak. Or, plumbing [...]

When taking care of your home and running your business, you don’t schedule time for the unexpected setbacks and emergencies. Sometimes the unexpected mishaps and emergencies come in the form of leaking pipes, a clogged drainage system, or a failed appliance and the costly cleanup that follows. Some [...]

The water heater plays an important role in your Twin Cities home. It maintains an ample supply of hot water for cleaning, bathing, and cooking. And, the hot water is ready for use day or night, every day of the year. That means your water heater works a [...]

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 & [...]

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling combines imagination and dreams with pragmatic realities. In the initial phase, the dream phase, your focus may be on shiny new appliances, new fixtures, color coordination, and new layouts. These new installation ideas are all important and are the essence of your remodel. But, [...]

A home’s plumbing system can be taken for granted so easily. Well, that is, as long as sinks and toilets function smoothly and your water heater doesn’t make those strange rumbling, popping, and banging sounds, right? Well, some of those statements are true and some are not. Can [...]

A home’s plumbing system and fixtures, such as the toilet, are often not given much thought and taken for granted. That is, only taken for granted until a problem arises such as a clogged toilet, a toilet leak, or other plumbing problem. The fact is, toilets are a [...]

Along with the changing of the seasons comes changes for your home’s plumbing maintenance concerns. During the winter, things get a little dubious as two dynamics come together. Families tend to spend more time indoors, which means greater water usage. This puts an extra load on pipes, drains, and [...]

The simple fact of the upcoming winter season is that homes need to be prepared for cold weather. That could mean more insulation in your attic to keep you nice and warm. And, make sure outdoor lighting is working properly as it gets darker sooner in the evening. [...]

It happened again. You’re taking a hot shower and the hot water is going off and on intermittently. There could be another hot water outlet in use, but you know that’s not the case. Sooner or later, your water heater is going to need to be replaced, like any [...]

As you’re out shopping for a home, you certainly take into account the condition of a home’s many systems. Kick the tires and check under the hood. You want to know if the roof is sound with no leaks. Do the windows fit snug and open and close [...]

When is the last time you gave your water heater some thought? When you ran out of hot water? Or, perhaps you are in the market for a new high-efficiency water heater or tankless water heating system. The truth is, many homeowners don’t give their water heaters much thought [...]

You’re enjoying a nice summer day with guests over, and suddenly you hear or see signs of plumbing problems. Ugh! Not now, but no time is good for plumbing problems. From low water pressure, to foul odors and hidden leaks, read through these seven common plumbing problems to see [...]

The summer months may bring more people into your household, whether the kids are home more or you have guests over for cookouts and activities. This means that your plumbing system is going to endure greater use, as well. Following is a rundown of three common summer plumbing [...]

With the Minnesota quarantine rules and regulations concerning COVID-19, we understand the difficulty our customers have faced being stuck inside. After 10 rounds of Monopoly, we know you might be planning an escape through an air vent. But before you step foot outside—we want to tell you three [...]

A message regarding COVID19 from MN Plumbing & Home Services. We wanted to let you know we are still in full operation.   As people and companies all across the country take additional precautions to protect against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), MN Plumbing & Home Services knows that your [...]

We all take our homes plumbing for granted.  When there is issue with our home plumbing, that issue quickly goes to the top of the priority list.  Whether it's suffering through a cold shower or continuing to empty a bucked from a water leak, you need to call a [...]

Are you looking for a trusted water heater installation and repair company?  Look no further.  We've been repairing and installing hot water heaters for more than 30 years in the Twin Cities.  Our service area not only include South Metro like: Burnsville, Prior Lake, Savage and Lakeville, but we [...]

Winter is on us and it's time to be sure you have happy pipes.  As temps are below freezing there are waterlines and pipe that should be protected.     Locate Your Water Main Shut Off Water damage in a home has the ability to become a time consuming, expensive [...]

Having a furry friend is a joyful and rewarding aspect of life. Taking your dog on a walk on a crisp fall day, or having a cat sit on your lap while you read a book creates a sense of gratefulness and compassion within all pet owners. Though the [...]

Though it may not seem like a big deal but a drippy faucet or a leaky pipe has the ability to damage your home right underneath your nose. What starts as a small stream of water could potentially lead to mold growth inside your walls and even rotting [...]

Did you know that using less hot water actually decreases the amount you pay on your heating bill? When you make conscious decisions such as installing low flow fixtures on your faucet, you are helping to conserve water while saving money. In fact, there are many easy ways [...]

House appliance replacements are few and far between, therefore it is important to know what you want when replacement time comes around. Being stuck with an appliance you dislike and use often is frustrating, that’s why you should know the exact appliance you want and when it needs to [...]

Water damage in a home has the ability to become a time consuming, expensive cleanup project. Overflowing toilets, clogged sump pumps, and bursting pipes are all able to damage photo albums, furniture, and even the structure of your home. Why take a chance on a pricy repair when your [...]