Gene's Water and Sewer | Twin Cities Water & Sewer Systems

As a company that offers sewer system replacement in Crystal and the surrounding areas, we often hear the same questions from our customers before, during and after the replacement process. So we thought we would take the time to answer the ones we hear the most often. Q: I keep hearing about trenchless sewer repairs. What are they and why are they so popular? A: Trenchless sewer repair is becoming more and more popular as more homeowners learn about what it is. It is basically the only true “no dig” technology where a resin-based liner is pulled through your existing pipes. It is then “inflated” using special equipment and it will then adhere to the old pipe, filling in cracks and other small fissures. This is a great way to avoid digging up your lawn, grass, driveway and landscaping when you need a sewer system replacement or repair done. Q: What are some common reasons people call you for help with sewer system replacement? A: Some of the biggest culprits when

It might be hard to believe, but winter is right around the corner and with it comes a variety of concerns such as pipes freezing and then bursting. We specialize in helping with sewer lining in Minneapolis MN and the surrounding areas, but we thought we would take the time to discuss how to prevent frozen pipes. The first thing you should do is turn off any outside water lines. Take your garden hose, if you have one, and remove it from the hose bibb. Drain the hose in your garden or shed and then make sure the interior shut off valve is fully closed. Pipes that run along exterior walls are especially at risk of freezing. Get a professional insulation company to assess your home’s insulation and get more added if it’s necessary. Flush your home’s hot water tank to help remove sediment. That helps the tank work more efficiently. It will have to work harder in the winter than in the summer simply because the water flowing into it is colder, so it takes more effort on th