Why should I hire Crimson Copper Plumbing?
We love what we do and taking care of our customers! We live in the same areas of the west metro that we work in, taking great pride in helping our community through providing a high level plumbing service.
How long should my water heater last?
Tank style water heaters generally last 8-12 years. To increase the life of your water heater: flush the sediment annually and change the anode rod every 5 years or upgrade to a powered anode rod.
How long should my sump pump last?
Sump pumps can last up to 20 years or more. We recommend replacing your sump pump with a quality pump every 10 years to avoid any surprises.
Do I really need a water softener?
We have incredibly hard water both on city and well water in our area of the west metro. Hard water can feel grainy and causes buildup in pipes and appliances. A water softener will give you better feeling water, with softer laundry. A water softener will help protect your plumbing system and appliances.
Why does my water taste like chlorine?
City water in Minnesota is treated with chlorine, sometimes the taste is stronger. If you are experiencing this, a whole home water filter can remove the taste.
How do I clean my garbage disposal?
Run ice cubes or citrus peels through the disposal to help clean and freshen. Fill the sink with warm soapy water, drain the sink with the disposal running to help clear out any lingering food debris.
How do I prepare my plumbing for winter?
Make sure all hoses are disconnected from the spigots. Shut off the water to your outside spigots at the spigot shutoff valve inside your home. Open the spigots on the outside to let the water drain out. If you have bleeder ports on the shutoffs, open those to help the water drain out. Leave the spigots and bleeder ports open for the winter. If you have an irrigation system you will need to have that shut down and blown out by your irrigation company. If you have frost proof spigots, best practice is to winterize the same as a non frost proof spigot.
How do I keep my pipes from freezing?
All exterior water piping should be shut off and drained down for the winter. If freezing of water lines inside a cabinet is a concern, on the coldest nights open the cabinet doors to let warm air enter the cabinets. Leave a faucet at the area of concern slowly dripping to keep the water moving.
Why are my drains gurgling?
This could be a sign of a clog in your drain piping. If it is cold outside your vent pipe may be frozen. Unvented or improperly vented plumbing can also cause this.
