Lake Elmo, MN Plumbing

It’s generally quite hard to accept how cold Lake Elmo can get during the winter since the summers are so gorgeous, but while looking over at Lake Phalen completely frozen over is stunning, what’s not so attractive is frozen pipes and issues with your plumbing system.

You might only need a leaky tap fixed, but sometimes the cold weather might cause problems that actually necessitate an entire system remodeling – either way, our professional plumbing services at Hurlburt have been fixing issues like this and everything in between for 65+ years in Lake Elmo, so regardless of how severe your problem is, just give us a call at (715) 317-5648 and one of our local experts can come over handle it.

When Should I Get New Plumbing Installed?

The majority of plumbing systems can typically last up to 50 years before you need to think about replacing them, but if you own one of the many historic houses in Lake Elmo that has pipes made of materials like galvanized steel or even clay, you’re at a far higher risk of them bursting since they’re way less durable than modern materials – brass or cast iron, for instance, which are typically the norm nowadays.

This is because they’re more prone to issues like corrosion or rust, but even modern plumbing systems made of more durable materials aren’t safe since it gets so icey during winter in Lake Elmo.

Because of this, Lake Elmo, and Minnesota in general for that matter, generally experiences plumbing issues that you’ll see far less commonly in states that don’t have such extreme climate changes – like Texas or Florida, for example – so we’d recommend scheduling regular maintenance check ups to give yourself peace of mind knowing that your pipes aren’t on the verge of bursting and requiring an entirely new plumbing system to be fitted.

Chances are, you might only need some simple fix like our drain cleaning services, but if it does happen to be something a lot more precarious, one of our HVAC and plumbing experts will be able to spot it and prevent it from developing into a much more expensive and messy problem.

Advantages of Plumbing Maintenance

Unfortunately, you might not be able to avoid shelling out on an entirely new plumbing system if they’ve been seriously damaged, but regular maintenance massively reduces your odds of needing this sort of solution.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect:

• Prevent Costly Repairs: Spot potential issues like leaks or clogs early on before they end up costing you later.

• Improved Water Efficiency: Things like leaky faucets or running toilets end up wasting a lot of water over time, but you can easily avoid this with regular maintenance.

• Enhance Home: Avoid certain safety hazards that come with faulty plumbing like structural damage to your house due to water damage and even mold growth.  

Why You Might Need Our Plumbing Repair Services: Common Issues

When it’s something as simple as a faulty faucet washer, you probably don’t need go all out and hire someone since you might be able to fix it by yourself, but unfortunately, plumbing emergencies like pipe bursts are only going to get worse if you don’t quickly seek out professionals like Hurlburt to prevent any further damage.

What’s more, Lake Elmo is relatively unique in Minnesota in terms of the specific challenges that come with its location and climate, so you’ll possibly run into a few issues that aren’t so common in the rest of the state – the most common ones our plumbers see while performing their maintenance checks are:

• Sump Pump Failures: From Colby Lake to White Bear Lake, Lake Elmo is surrounded by gorgeous little lakes that, while pretty, can pose a serious risk of flooding your basement which is why the majority of homes in the area come with sump pumps. Combine this with the 46+ inches of snow you get each year (the US average is only 28!), and it’s exceptionally easy for your sump pumps to get overwhelmed come spring once the snow has melted.
• Septic System Problems: Given that a good amount of houses in Lake Elmo need septic systems in order to handle wastewater, you’re going to notice some pretty horrible odors if there are any sorts of leaks or clogs due to all the sewage backups.
• Frozen Pipes: Lake Elmo might creep over 81°F in the summer, but when it gets as cold as 3°F come January, frozen pipes in certain parts of your house that aren’t properly insulated are definitely a serious possibility. These pipes naturally start to crack – possibly even bursting which is a way bigger issue – once the water expands, so we’d advise leaving one of your faucets on to drip slowly to avoid this sort of thing.
• Hard Water: Lake Elmo is known for having fairly ‘hard’ water (an average of around 15 grains), so without a water softener or regular descaling, you run the risk of mineral build ups in your pipes and fixtures. As a result, this’ll ultimately end up restricting your water flow and reducing your water pressure over time if it’s left untreated.

Get Your Plumbing Checked Today

Before we actually start with any of our maintenance or repair services, one of our local plumbing experts will come round so they can perform a proper inspection of your plumbing systems – that way you gauge whether our services will fit within your budget before you make any sort of commitment. Furthermore, all of the repairs that we need to make will come with a warranty at no extra cost so that you’re fully protected in the rare event that you run into any other problems in the future. We don’t particularly expect you to need our plumbing repair services again, but given how much more prone Lake Elmo is to plumbing issues, it definitely doesn’t hurt to have this sort of guarantee – whether you need simple water treatment solutions or something a bit more complex that involves your sump pump system.