What it takes to become a licensed plumber in Mn.

What it takes to become a licensed plumber in Mn.

 

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses plumbers to verify that they have the necessary training and knowledge to work safe and legally. It administers additional programs for apprenticeship registration, plumbing inspections and plumbing plan review.To qualify for the journeyman plumber exam you need four years of Department-approved plumbing experience.

The exams are based on the Minnesota Plumbing Code and Minnesota Rules. These rules are in place to protect both the profession of plumbers to uphold high standards of conduct and professionalism and to protect homeowners . When you hire a professional plumber that is state certified you know they have so many hours and years of experience backing them up.

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Most Homeowners or businesses don’t think about these things and what goes in to becoming a professional licensed plumber. When you need your water running or a water heater installed or you have a leaky pipe you may just think of the cost. But turning to a non licensed individual may create more damage down the road.

Not knowing certain residential or commercial codes can mean big headaches when something goes bad. If you are reading this you probably have had an experience where a pipe has burst in the middle of the night, a pump has gone out in the middle of a storm, a well has quit pumping just as gusts are arriving in from out of town.

Unfortunately bad things always happen at bad times. Wouldn’t it be great if  all of your home or business plumbing repair needs happened between the hours of 9-5? Of course this is not a reality. When You get assurances that repairs will be permanent and not just hold until the check cashes.

Ask for referrals, and license information if you need to a professional will not be offended by providing this information

If you need a professional plumber in the Oakdale, Stillwater, Woodbury etc. are contact Paul Vadnais Plumbing

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When should you call a Professional Plumber?

Plumbing Emergencies, When to call a Professional Plumber

Everybody feels happy when things are going according to plan, but when things go wrong they can go horribly wrong. Then it's time to panic.Som problems you may be able to fix on your own, but some problems call for a professional licensed plumber.

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Since plumbing is a major component of any house, if anything goes wrong with it, you can have a large mess on your hands. Considering this, there are some emergencies related to plumbing which you should know about. Listed below are a couple of the top emergencies we have witnessed in our professional plumbing practice over the years.

# 1. Leaky Pipe

If there’s a sudden burst or leak in a water  pipe,you can find your self standing in a wet mess.  What you want to do at this time is to turn off the main water supply, and call an expert in your area to examine your situation and give you the best advice as to how to correct the problem.

#2 . Break Down of the Pipe

If any of your home plumbing breaks down, in this situation do the same as above. Pipes can go from tiny drips to major breaks very quickly. In the case of older homes with galvanized piping, rust and corrosion can give way to a flood type leak in a matter of minutes.

#3. Can’t shut off the Faucet? 

Immediately locate and turn off the main water supply, now either you have to repair the faucet or replace it, If the faucet is newer you may be able to find parts to repair it, of course the older the unit the less likely this is to be an option and replacement by a Professional Plumber may be the best option. 

#4. Sudden rushing of extremely  hot water from the faucet ?

In this case, you might want to turn on all the faucets in order for the over-heated water, and then you should turn off the gas supply from the heater. Now wait until the cold water comes out of the faucet, call an expert plumber in your area to further help you with fixing this problem.

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In all of these situations you have a couple options. As we have Been Professional Plumbers in the Twin Cities Eastern Metro area for years.

Contact Paul Vadnais Plumbing Licensed Bonded and Insured Plumbers ready to help you and your Plumbing needs.

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At Paul Vadnais Plumbing we take a lot of pride in being able to tackle all types of plumbing problems for residences and commercial properties.

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We have expertise in many areas of plumbing and well service needs. We have been involved in batroom remodels in old farm houses and re plumbing sinks and coolers in a local restaurant. 

There is no job to small or too large for our 4th generation family owned business. We don't mind emergency calls as we know a pipe is not always likely to burst at 10 am on a Tuesday when you are just sitting there waiting for something bad to happen.

Plumbers are used to dealing with the things that happen to folks on a daily basis. Has your child ever tried to flush a towel down the toilet? Yes ours have too. Have you ever dropped a ring down your sink while doing the dishes ? Yes my wife has done that also. Have you ever returned home from the movies to discover that a pipe in the bathroom has decided it needed to burst and leak all thru the 2nd floor of your house? Yes believe it or not that has happened to us also.

So you can see just because we are professional plumbers doesn't mean we are immune to the same types of issues our customers face everyday.

We have done small jobs like unclogging a sink to  completely changing out sinks toilets and adding a hot tub and shower combination in a bathroom remodel.


If  you are in need of a professional plumber in the North Saint  Paul, Oakdale, Woodbury, Lake Elmo area
please give us a call we will give you an honest estimate of how much time and money it will take to meet your plumbing needs.

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Traditional Water Heaters vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Consult a Professional Plumber

Traditional Water Heaters vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which One is Better?

Are you in need a new water heater? before you contact a Professional Plumber to install your new appliance you are going to need to decide between the two water heater styles:

• Traditional water heaters

  

  Tank Water Heaters

• Tankless water heaters

So, which one is better? 

A Traditional water heater stores and preheats 30-50 gallons of water in a tank. That preheated water is used whenever someone showers, does the laundry or washes dishes. The tank then refills to be reheated once again.

A Tankless water heater uses a heat source (electric or gas) to warm up cool water on-demand whenever you need it rather than storing hot water in a tank.

Pros and cons of traditional water heaters
Pros:

• Lower initial cost - A traditional water heater installation can be half as much as a tankless water heater.
• Easy and inexpensive to replace - Less installation complications means that there’s less that can go wrong.

Cons:

• Higher initial cost - Costs $2800 to $4500 installed (depends on the model and who you get it from).
• Retrofitting adds to upfront cost - Replacing a traditional water heater with a tankless system is more complicated. So that increases the installation cost even further.

Which water heater should I choose?

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Pick the water heater that best fits your water usage, lifestyle situation, and budget.
According to Energy.gov, an Energy Star tankless water heaters can save you about $100 annually.
So if you can handle the high initial costs, you can save more money in the long run by switching to tankless. Tankless can also be a good choice for large families because you have more people consistently using more hot water.
However, a traditional water heater may make more sense if you are on a limited income and need a quick replacement.

For more information on costs and installation contact Paul Vadnais Plumbing we can walk you thru your options and help you make an informed decision.

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Do you need a water heater installed by a licensed professional plumber?

 If you need a water heater installed by a licensed professional plumber here are some things to consider

Water Heater Installation

If your water heater looks fine but it just won't produce hot water, a professional can diagnose what may be a simple problem. You may just need an inexpensive replacement part. Diagnosing the problem is part of the professional plumbers job.

Even the very best water heaters don’t last forever but that doesn’t mean yours is finished. Competent troubleshooting by a professional can sometimes save you a lot of money. It may just be condensation, a loose fitting, a pin hole in the piping, a worn out valve, or a pressure release. Your professional installer might find a simple solution.

Installing a water heater can be a challenge. An inexperienced installer or do-it-yourselfer could inadvertently dry-fire the elements, damage delicate parts, cross-thread gas connections, forget the drain pan, ignore the need for an expansion tank… the list is endless.

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Yes, it’s tempting to run down to the big box store, throw a water heater in a cart, and head home with your purchase. But a water heater isn’t a gallon of paint. You can’t just cover up your mistakes. There are serious risks to you, your family, your home or business by “Doing-it-Yourself” incorrectly.

As we’ve always said, “Do it yourself and you’ll only have yourself to blame.” Professional installers provide a service and part of that service is to stand behind their work.


If you need help contacting a professional plumber in the North Saint Paul, Oakdale Woodbury area call Paul Vadnais Plumbing

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