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St Paul Pipeworks

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St Paul Pipeworks

4.90(
291
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 years of experience

Better, cleaner, faster at St Paul Pipeworks, we promise great service, timely attention to your needs, work that fits your schedule, protecting your property from a plumbing mess, up front pricing, excellent workmanship, AND our smiling faces at your door. We are a full service plumbing contractor with experience to help solve your problems and make the improvements you are looking for home improvements. Serving the St Paul Metro area with on-the-spot expertise for all your plumbing needs. Most plumbing repairs can be done the same day you call. BETTER - Large project or small, our plumbers know how to listen and answer your questions. They work hard to address all of your plumbing concerns. CLEANER - Tidy, timely and courteous, we take pride in keeping it clean. Our plumbers come equipped to fully protect your home and property - throughout the process. FASTER - With our well-stocked service trucks, we can tackle almost every project without ordering parts. Plumbing problems can't wait. And neither should you. 1. 24 hour emergency service 2. Full service plumbing professionals 3. Plumbers offering unparalleled service & expertise. Complete plumbing services include 1. Kitchen or Bath Remodels 2. Water Heating Systems 3. Increase Water Pressure 4. Toilets, Sinks, Showers and Bathtubs 5. Faucets for Kitchen, Baths, Laundry or Lawn 6. Garbage Disposal Repair or Replacement 7. Pipe Repair or Replacement 8. Back Flow Prevention 9. Drain and Sewer Cleaning 10. Whole House Inspection We can help you with any plumbing problem or questions you may have. For instance: 1. When to repair and when to replace? 2. Which products have the longest lifespan? 3. What upgrades can you make to improve the value of your home? 4. If you are wondering about any of these common questions, or have other plumbing concerns, just ask one of our expert plumbers for the answers. At St. Paul Pipeworks we specialize in full service plumbing.

"It was a little more expensive than I expected but I am happy to have it done well and in a timely manner."

Allison T on June 2025

Better, cleaner, faster at St Paul Pipeworks, we promise great service, timely attention to your needs, work that fits your schedule, protecting your property from a plumbing mess, up front pricing, excellent workmanship, AND our smiling faces at your door. We are a full service plumbing contractor with experience to help solve your problems and make the improvements you are looking for home improvements. Serving the St Paul Metro area with on-the-spot expertise for all your plumbing needs. Most plumbing repairs can be done the same day you call. BETTER - Large project or small, our plumbers know how to listen and answer your questions. They work hard to address all of your plumbing concerns. CLEANER - Tidy, timely and courteous, we take pride in keeping it clean. Our plumbers come equipped to fully protect your home and property - throughout the process. FASTER - With our well-stocked service trucks, we can tackle almost every project without ordering parts. Plumbing problems can't wait. And neither should you. 1. 24 hour emergency service 2. Full service plumbing professionals 3. Plumbers offering unparalleled service & expertise. Complete plumbing services include 1. Kitchen or Bath Remodels 2. Water Heating Systems 3. Increase Water Pressure 4. Toilets, Sinks, Showers and Bathtubs 5. Faucets for Kitchen, Baths, Laundry or Lawn 6. Garbage Disposal Repair or Replacement 7. Pipe Repair or Replacement 8. Back Flow Prevention 9. Drain and Sewer Cleaning 10. Whole House Inspection We can help you with any plumbing problem or questions you may have. For instance: 1. When to repair and when to replace? 2. Which products have the longest lifespan? 3. What upgrades can you make to improve the value of your home? 4. If you are wondering about any of these common questions, or have other plumbing concerns, just ask one of our expert plumbers for the answers. At St. Paul Pipeworks we specialize in full service plumbing.

"It was a little more expensive than I expected but I am happy to have it done well and in a timely manner."

Allison T on June 2025


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B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C

4.75(
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B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C

4.75(
157
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

Welcome to B & D Plumbing, where you are our #1 Priority! We are a family owned and operated business proudly serving the metro area since 1982. We are committed to your satisfaction. Our provide the highest quality products and services. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are committed to meeting your needs. Join Our Home Care Club! We will provide routine maintenance of your equipment which yields the lowest overall operating costs while giving you, our customer, the highest probability of year round comfort. Our Maintenance Savings Plan Includes -Help your equipment last longer -Lower utility bills -Improve reliability -Extend equipment life -Improve Capacity -Improve Safety -Discounts on repairs -Professionally Trained Technicians -24 Hour Emergency Service Visit Our Showroom Or Call Us For More Information.

"I had my air conditioner cleaned and technician Eric B. was excellent! While waiting for my air conditioner to kick in he offered to fill my water softener with salt. I was so appreciative of this kind gesture and it reconfirmed why I chose to buy my new furnace and air conditioner from B&D!"

Joyce M on May 2025

Welcome to B & D Plumbing, where you are our #1 Priority! We are a family owned and operated business proudly serving the metro area since 1982. We are committed to your satisfaction. Our provide the highest quality products and services. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are committed to meeting your needs. Join Our Home Care Club! We will provide routine maintenance of your equipment which yields the lowest overall operating costs while giving you, our customer, the highest probability of year round comfort. Our Maintenance Savings Plan Includes -Help your equipment last longer -Lower utility bills -Improve reliability -Extend equipment life -Improve Capacity -Improve Safety -Discounts on repairs -Professionally Trained Technicians -24 Hour Emergency Service Visit Our Showroom Or Call Us For More Information.

"I had my air conditioner cleaned and technician Eric B. was excellent! While waiting for my air conditioner to kick in he offered to fill my water softener with salt. I was so appreciative of this kind gesture and it reconfirmed why I chose to buy my new furnace and air conditioner from B&D!"

Joyce M on May 2025


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Plumb Right

4.65(
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Plumb Right

4.65(
573
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
38 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Plumb Right- is a family owned and operated full-service plumbing company working in the Twin City Metro area since 1988. Winner of the North Dakota/Minnesota Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2015-2016. We are committed to providing the best plumbing service at a fair and competitive price and dealing honestly and fairly with our customers. Plumb Right uses a straight forward pricing system with options so our customers always know what the exact price is before any work begins. We offer convenient two-hour appointment windows and answer our phones 24/7 so we are always available if you need us for an emergency. We offer Saturday appointments at Mon-Friday rates. we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We offer two-year warranties on all parts furnished by Plumb Right and all labor performed by our technicians on new installations. All our employees are drug tested, background checked and professionally trained. We understand our responsibility to the environment and our community. Our customers have the opportunity to join our membership club that gives you a discount on all services. Fully licensed by the State of Minnesota and carry local city licenses including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

"Excellent plumbers. On time, clean, gave great advice, fairly priced and good people."

Tom L on October 2025

Plumb Right- is a family owned and operated full-service plumbing company working in the Twin City Metro area since 1988. Winner of the North Dakota/Minnesota Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2015-2016. We are committed to providing the best plumbing service at a fair and competitive price and dealing honestly and fairly with our customers. Plumb Right uses a straight forward pricing system with options so our customers always know what the exact price is before any work begins. We offer convenient two-hour appointment windows and answer our phones 24/7 so we are always available if you need us for an emergency. We offer Saturday appointments at Mon-Friday rates. we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We offer two-year warranties on all parts furnished by Plumb Right and all labor performed by our technicians on new installations. All our employees are drug tested, background checked and professionally trained. We understand our responsibility to the environment and our community. Our customers have the opportunity to join our membership club that gives you a discount on all services. Fully licensed by the State of Minnesota and carry local city licenses including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

"Excellent plumbers. On time, clean, gave great advice, fairly priced and good people."

Tom L on October 2025


"They were on time. Explained what he would do, was very professional and did a great job."

Dan C on October 2025

Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.

"They were on time. Explained what he would do, was very professional and did a great job."

Dan C on October 2025


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Water Heaters Now, Inc.

4.76(
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Water Heaters Now, Inc.

4.76(
85
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Water Heaters Now! WHN WE SPECIALIZE IN REPLACING WATER HEATERS THE SAME DAY WHILE REPAIRING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WHN offers Made in USA Bradford White but deals in all major brands of tank style water heaters. We are also a Rinnai TANKLESS dealer. WHN is locally owned and operated. WHN has been in the water heater repair and replacement business for over 10 years. We offer free estimates usually within 15 minutes. If you order by 2 PM, your water heater will be replaced the same day. WHN has a better than average warranty of 3 years on labor and 6 years Tank and parts when compared to industry standard 1 year parts and labor. Call, text, or email for a free quote within 15 minutes.

"Perfect. Bruce terrific.on time, polite, hardworking and excellent problem solving. Delivery driver work hard to help pulll tank out and help put in new one. Jon communicated through out project .great company, fair price."

Paul T on April 2025

Water Heaters Now! WHN WE SPECIALIZE IN REPLACING WATER HEATERS THE SAME DAY WHILE REPAIRING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WHN offers Made in USA Bradford White but deals in all major brands of tank style water heaters. We are also a Rinnai TANKLESS dealer. WHN is locally owned and operated. WHN has been in the water heater repair and replacement business for over 10 years. We offer free estimates usually within 15 minutes. If you order by 2 PM, your water heater will be replaced the same day. WHN has a better than average warranty of 3 years on labor and 6 years Tank and parts when compared to industry standard 1 year parts and labor. Call, text, or email for a free quote within 15 minutes.

"Perfect. Bruce terrific.on time, polite, hardworking and excellent problem solving. Delivery driver work hard to help pulll tank out and help put in new one. Jon communicated through out project .great company, fair price."

Paul T on April 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.46(
759
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.46(
759
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
91 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025


Kingsmen Electric LLC

5.00(
5
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Kingsmen Electric LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Kingsmen Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. $100 service charge

"Q was very professional, work was meticulous and cost was fair. Would recommend Kingsmen to family and friends."

James O on November 2024

Kingsmen Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. $100 service charge

"Q was very professional, work was meticulous and cost was fair. Would recommend Kingsmen to family and friends."

James O on November 2024


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iSolar LLC

4.83(
6
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iSolar LLC

4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Three Rivers Electric is a full-service Solar Installer for Residential Homes and Commercial Businesses. Ask us about the benefits of solar through local and federal tax credits. iSolar handles all the design, install, utility approval, and permitting needs for your new Solar System. We are a local MN company who is in the business of saving people money and saving the environment for future generations. If you are interested in seeing if a Solar Energy System is right for your home or business call us today!

"Very prompt, very friendly, a bit spendy for the labor time"

Christopher C on January 2026

Three Rivers Electric is a full-service Solar Installer for Residential Homes and Commercial Businesses. Ask us about the benefits of solar through local and federal tax credits. iSolar handles all the design, install, utility approval, and permitting needs for your new Solar System. We are a local MN company who is in the business of saving people money and saving the environment for future generations. If you are interested in seeing if a Solar Energy System is right for your home or business call us today!

"Very prompt, very friendly, a bit spendy for the labor time"

Christopher C on January 2026


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North Peak Solar LLC

4.88(
4
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North Peak Solar LLC

4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

North Peak Solar offers experienced solar installations across Minnesota. We help our customers cut energy costs with solar payment plans that are significantly lower than traditional utility bills and structured over practical terms, turning energy costs into an investment in your home. As a family-owned business, we are committed to excellence, standing behind our products and workmanship. Choose North Peak Solar for a future where your energy works for you.

"Easy, good customer service, quick service - ability to get out to me [in the sticks / rural Minnesota] - 10/10 would recommend!"

Ryan M on September 2024

North Peak Solar offers experienced solar installations across Minnesota. We help our customers cut energy costs with solar payment plans that are significantly lower than traditional utility bills and structured over practical terms, turning energy costs into an investment in your home. As a family-owned business, we are committed to excellence, standing behind our products and workmanship. Choose North Peak Solar for a future where your energy works for you.

"Easy, good customer service, quick service - ability to get out to me [in the sticks / rural Minnesota] - 10/10 would recommend!"

Ryan M on September 2024


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Champion Solar

4.50(
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Champion Solar

4.50(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WHAT SETS US APART--At Champion Solar, we treat every customer like they're our only customer. Our in-house, highly experienced solar experts and project management team are always on standby, ready to guide you in every step of the solar panel installation. We provide an outstanding workmanship warranty. You can rest assured that you will be protected, should there be any issue that may arise after we have completed our work. Let us guide you as you make changes to help reduce your carbon footprint and electric bills. Get in touch with our staff today so we can guide you to the next steps you need to take. We will be in-touch regularly and will be only a quick phone call, text or email away. Upon completion, we will sit down with you to run through all the warranties, manuals and monitoring systems. You will see that there is really not much for you to do except sit back and save money… and the planet!

"Let me tell you about my journey to get solar panels installed at my house. We started several years ago thinking about solar and possibly having panels installed on our house. Unfortunately, our house is not a good candidate because of the number of trees we have. We were quite disappointed and shelved the idea. During this past Spring we talked to several local businesses about solar panel installation and started researching again. We decided to see if we could do an in-yard system and it seemed like it was possible. After more exploration we met one of the owners of Champion Solar of Winona, MN. During our conversation with him we decided to explore a design for our backyard. We also talked to a neighbor who has a roof mounted system from Champion Solar. After some consideration we thought Champion Solar would work for us and signed the contract. I am very happy with Champion Solar and the service they provided. The installation process was smooth and the employees were very knowledgeable and helpful. The solar arrays are working great and I am starting to save money on my electricity bill. I would highly recommend Champion Solar to anyone considering solar panels. Here is what impressed me with the entire process of getting my in-ground solar array installed: * Knowledgeable and helpful employees. From the owner, project manager, foreman, master electrician, site engineer, they all worked together as a team and there was no job too big nor too small for any of them to contribute *The team went the extra mile and let two young boys, neighbor children (5 and 8 years old), help during one day of the project. The boys even ate lunch in our yard with the team. And at the end of the project they wrote each boy a very nice thank you card * Design process was easy and it did not take too many iterations to achieve an appropriate sized system that maximized our arrays, while accommodating our electric companyâ s needs, and getting us the maximum rebate. We have two arrays, one facing south (16 panels) and one facing southwest (10 panels) * The price was good and they guided us through tax credits and rebates * They worked through all approval processes to get the job okayed and started * They worked fast requiring four days of work to build the rack system for the panels, do the electrical work for the interconnection, trench the yard for the power lines etc., install the panels and micro-inverters, and finishing work * Smooth installation process plus the team was present for inspections and the interconnection to the electrical coop * Solar arrays are working great and I am starting to save money on the electricity bill Overall, I am very happy with Champion Solar and the service they provided. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering solar panels."

Steve D on September 2023

WHAT SETS US APART--At Champion Solar, we treat every customer like they're our only customer. Our in-house, highly experienced solar experts and project management team are always on standby, ready to guide you in every step of the solar panel installation. We provide an outstanding workmanship warranty. You can rest assured that you will be protected, should there be any issue that may arise after we have completed our work. Let us guide you as you make changes to help reduce your carbon footprint and electric bills. Get in touch with our staff today so we can guide you to the next steps you need to take. We will be in-touch regularly and will be only a quick phone call, text or email away. Upon completion, we will sit down with you to run through all the warranties, manuals and monitoring systems. You will see that there is really not much for you to do except sit back and save money… and the planet!

"Let me tell you about my journey to get solar panels installed at my house. We started several years ago thinking about solar and possibly having panels installed on our house. Unfortunately, our house is not a good candidate because of the number of trees we have. We were quite disappointed and shelved the idea. During this past Spring we talked to several local businesses about solar panel installation and started researching again. We decided to see if we could do an in-yard system and it seemed like it was possible. After more exploration we met one of the owners of Champion Solar of Winona, MN. During our conversation with him we decided to explore a design for our backyard. We also talked to a neighbor who has a roof mounted system from Champion Solar. After some consideration we thought Champion Solar would work for us and signed the contract. I am very happy with Champion Solar and the service they provided. The installation process was smooth and the employees were very knowledgeable and helpful. The solar arrays are working great and I am starting to save money on my electricity bill. I would highly recommend Champion Solar to anyone considering solar panels. Here is what impressed me with the entire process of getting my in-ground solar array installed: * Knowledgeable and helpful employees. From the owner, project manager, foreman, master electrician, site engineer, they all worked together as a team and there was no job too big nor too small for any of them to contribute *The team went the extra mile and let two young boys, neighbor children (5 and 8 years old), help during one day of the project. The boys even ate lunch in our yard with the team. And at the end of the project they wrote each boy a very nice thank you card * Design process was easy and it did not take too many iterations to achieve an appropriate sized system that maximized our arrays, while accommodating our electric companyâ s needs, and getting us the maximum rebate. We have two arrays, one facing south (16 panels) and one facing southwest (10 panels) * The price was good and they guided us through tax credits and rebates * They worked through all approval processes to get the job okayed and started * They worked fast requiring four days of work to build the rack system for the panels, do the electrical work for the interconnection, trench the yard for the power lines etc., install the panels and micro-inverters, and finishing work * Smooth installation process plus the team was present for inspections and the interconnection to the electrical coop * Solar arrays are working great and I am starting to save money on the electricity bill Overall, I am very happy with Champion Solar and the service they provided. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering solar panels."

Steve D on September 2023

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

The average-sized home in the U.S.—around 2,500 square feet—will require between 15 and 34 solar panels to power the whole home. The specific number, however, will have less to do with home size and more to do with how much energy you use each year and the amount of sunlight in your region.

Yes, you can connect an inverter directly to your solar panels without solar battery storage if your home is connected to the power grid. However, most pros don’t recommend a direct connection because solar panels don’t put out steady voltage. It’s always best to install a charge controller between your solar panel and your inverter to regulate the flow of energy and ensure a stable power supply.

Installing solar panels involves drilling small holes in your roof to secure the solar panel mounting brackets. These brackets hold the solar panels in place and must withstand strong weather conditions so they’re secured into your roof. However, holes and screws are sealed to prevent leaking and further damage.

In almost every case, solar panels need to be removed to replace roof shingles. In some cases, such as solar installations where the panels are on raised platforms above the roof surface, installers may be able to install new shingles without removing the solar installation. However, to get a quality roofing installation, panels need to come off. Most roofing contractors won’t remove or reinstall solar panels as part of a roofing project, so you’ll need to contact your solar provider.

Yes, a solar panel can power a TV without a battery, but only if the sun is shining and the panel is generating enough energy. Your solar panel and TV must have the same voltage, and you should install a charge controller and inverter between them so power surges don’t destroy your TV. To watch TV at night, in the early morning and late afternoon, and on cloudy days, your home must be tied to the power grid.

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