St. Paul tap water runs between 12 and 20 grains per gallon of hardness, well above the level where your pipes, water heater, and appliances start taking a beating. That’s why so many homeowners here ask us about the water softener vs. water filter question. The honest answer is that these two systems do very different jobs, and which one your home needs depends on what’s actually in your water. Our licensed plumbers ...
Hard water is one of those problems that sneaks up on you. You notice the white crust around your faucets, the soap that never quite lathers, the water heater working harder than it should. If you’re trying to figure out how to choose a water softener for your St. Paul home, the answer depends on your actual water hardness, your household size, and the type of system that fits your plumbing setup. We’ve ...
If your St. Paul home dates to before 1960, there is a real chance the original galvanized supply lines are still running behind your walls. Those pipes corrode from the inside out, and by the time you notice brown water or a pressure drop, the damage is already widespread. Whole house repiping replaces every supply line at once, before small leaks turn into major repairs. McQuillan Home Services LLC has helped homeowners across the Twin ...
St. Paul’s municipal water ranks among the hardest in Minnesota, regularly testing at 15 to 25 grains per gallon depending on the season and source blend. That level of hardness leaves a trail of hard water signs all over your home, from crusty faucets to failing water heaters, and most homeowners don’t connect the dots until something breaks. McQuillan Home Services LLC has served St. Paul homes with licensed Minnesota plumbers and knows ...
A failing sump pump in St. Paul usually shows warning signs before your basement floods. Strange noises, constant cycling, or a pit full of water mean trouble is close. Our team at McQuillan Home Services has spent decades helping Twin Cities homeowners catch sump pump failure early, before spring melt or a summer storm turns into a wet basement and ruined drywall. We work out of our shop at 1727 HWY 36 E in St ...
A wet basement after a heavy spring melt is a problem most St. Paul homeowners deal with eventually. A properly sized sump pump keeps groundwater out of your finished space and protects your foundation, but the install matters as much as the pump itself. McQuillan Home Services is a local plumbing, HVAC, and electrical team based at 1727 HWY 36 E in St. Paul, and we install sump pumps for homes across the Twin Cities ...
St. Paul winters don’t mess around. When temps drop below zero, unprotected pipes can freeze in a few hours and burst within a day. We’re McQuillan Home Services, your neighbors out of 1727 HWY 36 E, and we’ve been helping Twin Cities homeowners prevent frozen pipes for generations. This guide covers the simple steps that actually work in Minnesota cold, plus the warning signs that tell you it’s time to call ...
St. Paul, MN’s long winter puts considerable stress on home plumbing systems. Frozen pipes, fluctuating pressure from temperature swings, and months of heavy heating system use all take a toll. As temperatures climb above freezing across St. Paul, MN, spring is the right time to inspect your plumbing, catch developing problems early, and prepare your home’s water systems for the months ahead. Completing these plumbing maintenance steps before spring arrives can prevent costly ...
Common Plumbing Mistakes You’re not the first homeowner who’s thought of pulling up their sleeves and getting some plumbing repairs done. If you have the right tools and a little plumbing knowledge, you can may be able to fix the problem without the help of a Maple Grove plumber. However, your home’s plumbing is easily the most complex system in your home. It’s relatively easy to make mistakes both while making ...
