Water heater and gas line repair in Frogtown, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Many Frogtown homes have low ceilings, narrow stairs and a basement shared by a furnace, water heater and laundry in a small space. Getting an old tank out and a new one in takes planning. Sometimes a shorter, wider tank fits better, and the venting has to be adjusted to match.

We measure first, check the vent and gas connection and confirm there's enough clearance around the burner. We bring a heater sized for both your household and your stairs, pull the permit and haul the old tank away. For small duplexes, separate heaters for each unit can end arguments over hot water.

Older gas piping in Frogtown homes often runs through basements and tight crawl spaces, with fittings that have been there for decades. A loose joint or corroded section can leak. If you smell gas, leave the house right away, don't flip switches and call Xcel Energy or 911 from outside.

Once it's safe, we find the leak with a gas detector and pressure test, then repair or replace the damaged section. We also check appliance connectors, which can crack over time. For new gas lines to a range or dryer, we size the pipe, add shutoffs and test before turning anything on.

Galvanized supply pipe is still common in Frogtown, and low water pressure or rusty water often means it's time to replace it. Many homes also have kitchens or bathrooms on exterior walls with little insulation, and those pipes freeze when the cold settles in for a few days.

We replace corroded pipe with copper or PEX and reroute lines away from cold walls where we can. We also check main shutoffs and replace them if they're stuck. With the Green Line running along University, we're often nearby. Call (651) 215-2087 and tell us what's going on.