Meeting the Challenge of COVID-19 at Jake the Plumber
In this increasingly difficult time of pandemic, at Jake the Plumber we have been learning as much as we can about plumbing, home visits, and COVID-19. Based on the best available information, including the IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials), we have invested in Hazmat suits, full face respirators, and other Personal Protective […]
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE – COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
At Jake the Plumber, the health and safety of our customers and our employees are our first concern. Jake has issued the following statement: The health and safety of our customers and employees is our primary concern. As such, we are notifying our clients of important policy changes aimed at preventing the spread of the […]
How to Keep Your Drains Flowing This Holiday Season!
Holidays often mean company – for dinners and parties, and sometimes extra sleep-over guests. In the midst of all the cooking, meal preparation, and other planning, don’t forget to keep your plumbing in mind! Emergencies with sink backups can really put a wrench in your get-togethers. Here’s a few simple steps to keep your drains […]
The Benefits of a Local Neighborhood Plumber
BUY LOCAL. We all know how supporting local shops keeps the economy local. When you choose a local plumber, electrician, or carpenter, you’re helping people in your own community. We’re putting those dollars right back into local supermarkets, paying for kids’ music and dance lessons, buying school supplies, and investing right back in the community. […]
Is Your Plumbing Ready For Another Minnesota Winter?
You probably don’t want to start thinking about it yet, but winter is coming! We’ve already seen some little white flakes drifting down and had a few mornings with a hint of Jack Frost in the air. Along with tuning up the snowblower, bringing in the lawn furniture and plants, you should be thinking about […]
How To Pick A Toilet
Did you know that the average person will flush a toilet 140,000 times in their lifetime? Wow, that’s a lot of flushing! So, if you’re shopping around for a new toilet to update your bathroom, it’s a good idea to know a few things about the toilet you’re going to choose. First, do some measuring: […]
Flammable Vapor Sensor?? What’s That?
Straight out of our customer files, we had a new client call the other day with a Water Heater that had quit working. The family had been without hot water for a couple of days and couldn’t figure out what was wrong – their heater was only two years old! When the client looked at […]
How Does My Water Heater Work?
The lowly water heater in your basement or utility room may be one of the most-overlooked and hardest-working appliances in your home! When it stops working, it quickly becomes an emergency install to get hot water flowing in your home again. We probably miss hot water on tap as much as not having a refrigerator […]
Do I Need a New Water Heater?
Your lowly water heater. It works day in, day out and we never think about the magic that happens when we turn the hot water tap and presto! Hot water comes out – and we can adjust the temperature to whatever we need. Most of our appliances use hot water – the dishwasher, the washing […]
What to Expect From the Inspector
At Jake the Plumber, all of our work is up to code. This means that we pull city plumbing permits and have city inspections on all work required. As a homeowner, what does that mean? Each city has its own inspectors of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction work. It’s both a safety factor – and […]