Is Your Sump Pump Ready for Fall Rain and Spring Snowmelt?

Snow-covered homes during Minnesota winter

A sump pump is one of those household systems that’s incredibly easy to forget about when everything is working properly. It sits quietly in the basement, often tucked into a utility room or corner, and may go long stretches without getting much attention. Then Minnesota gets several days of heavy rain, the ground becomes saturated, […]

The Warning Signs Your Drains Need Professional Cleaning

Today’s Plumbing technician inspecting residential plumbing

A slow drain is easy to ignore. The water eventually disappears, the sink still works, and it doesn’t feel urgent enough to call a plumber. Maybe you pour something down the drain, pull a little hair out of the stopper, or simply decide to deal with it later. The problem is that drains don’t usually […]

Emergency Plumber: What to Do Before Help Arrives

Plumbing repair technician working under a sink

Plumbing problems rarely happen at a convenient time. A burst pipe in the middle of the night, a backed-up sewer line on a holiday weekend, or a water heater leaking across the basement floor can quickly turn a normal day into a stressful situation. When plumbing emergencies occur, knowing what steps to take before an […]