Ball valves have mostly replaced gate valves for shutoffs, and for good reason. Here is the St. Louis Park guide.
The gate valve
A gate valve uses a rising stem and a wheel, and it can seize or fail to close fully.
The ball valve
A quarter-turn ball valve seals reliably and rarely sticks.
The upgrade
Swapping old gate valves for ball valves makes future shutoffs dependable.
The call
Know your shutoffs work. Call 888-217-3585 and St. Louis Park Plumber Connect will match you with a St. Louis Park pro.
Plumbing in St. Louis Park: what to know
In St. Louis Park, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Hennepin County — from Hopkins, Golden Valley and Edina to ZIP codes like 55426, 55416, 55436 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in St. Louis Park?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and St. Louis Park Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in St. Louis Park.