PLUMBING & HVAC IN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Plumbing & HVAC in Eden Prairie, MN
Brass Tacks Plumbing, Heating & Cooling serves homeowners across Eden Prairie from our shop in Plymouth. We handle plumbing repairs, water heaters, drains and sewer lines, bathroom remodel plumbing, furnaces, air conditioning and indoor air quality, and we explain your options and give you an upfront price before any work begins.
What to Know About Water and Plumbing in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie is one of the few metro cities that softens its water at the treatment plant. Here is what the city says, and what it means for your home.
Softened at the plant
The city’s plant lowers hardness from about 21 to 23 grains per gallon in the raw well water to about 5 grains per gallon, and removes iron and manganese at the same time.
You may not need a softener
The city’s FAQ says Eden Prairie residents do not need a water softener and that using one is a personal preference. If you keep one, the city recommends leaving at least 3 grains of hardness so the water doesn’t pull metals from your pipes.
Lead and copper testing
In the city’s 2025 report, none of the 30 homes tested were above the action level for lead or copper. The 90th percentile lead result was under 1 part per billion.
Chlorine and fluoride
The city adds a small amount of chlorine for disinfection and fluoride for dental health before the water leaves the plant.
Sources: City of Eden Prairie Drinking Water FAQ · 2025 Drinking Water Report
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Services in Eden Prairie
One local team for the systems that keep your Eden Prairie home running. Pick a service to learn more.
Plumbing repair
Leaks, fixtures, faucets, toilets, shut-off valves and repiping.
Water heaters
Repair, replacement, tankless installs and annual flushing.
Water softeners and water quality
Softener repair and installation, plus reverse osmosis for drinking water.
Drains and sewer lines
Drain cleaning, hydro jetting, camera inspections and sewer repair.
Drain cleaning · Sewer camera inspection · Sewer line repair
Furnaces and heating
Furnace repair, replacement and new installs, plus boilers.
Air conditioning
AC repair, replacement, installation and tune-ups.
Heat pumps and mini-splits
Cold-climate heat pumps and ductless mini-splits for rooms that never feel right.
Emergency service
Burst pipes, no heat, sewer backups and gas line problems.
Plumbing and HVAC Problems We See in Eden Prairie Homes
These are the problems Eden Prairie homeowners call us about most, based on our own service records.
A softener you may not need
Because the city already softens the water, an older softener can waste salt and water, or be set too low. We can check the setting, put it on bypass or remove it, and keep your water within the city’s guidance.
Basement drain backups
Washing machines draining back into a basement shower or floor drain usually point to a partly blocked drain line. We clear the line and check the vent when gurgling shows up at other fixtures.
Toilet clogs and sewer smells
A toilet that keeps clogging, or a sewer smell around the base, often comes from a failing wax ring seal or a blockage further down the line. We find the cause before replacing anything.
Home inspection repairs
Buying or selling? Inspection reports here often flag dripping faucets, small leaks, flexible drain piping and double-trapped sinks. We work through the list so you can close on time.
Recent Brass Tacks Jobs in Eden Prairie
Recent Eden Prairie jobs from our records, with names and addresses left out.
MAY 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE, 1983 HOME
Washer backing up into the shower
The washing machine was draining back into the basement shower. We cleared the basement drain line.
APR 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE, 1983 HOME
Clogging toilet and gurgling pipes
An upstairs toilet kept clogging and the pipes gurgled between fixtures. We diagnosed the drain problem.
MAR 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE, 1989 HOME
Repairs before closing
A buyer’s inspection flagged leaking faucets, a utility room leak, flexible drain piping and double trapping. We worked through the list before closing.
MAR 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE
Remodel final and two new toilets
Stood for the city’s final inspection on a bathroom remodel and installed two new toilets in the other bathrooms.
JAN 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE, 1990 HOME
Sewer smell at a toilet
Checked a sewer gas smell at the primary bathroom toilet, a common sign of a failed wax ring seal.
JAN 2026 · EDEN PRAIRIE
Primary bathroom remodel finish
Set and connected the fixtures to finish the plumbing for a primary bathroom remodel.
How a Brass Tacks Visit Works
Simple, upfront and on your schedule.
Book a time
Schedule online or call (612) 888-1234. We give you an arrival window.
Find the cause
Your technician diagnoses the problem and explains what they find.
Choose your option
You get an upfront price before any work begins, with repair and replacement options when both make sense.
Clean, tested work
We finish the job, test it and clean up before we leave.
Pay Over Time
Brass Tacks offers financing through GreenSky, so bigger projects like a new furnace, water heater or softener can be paid over time with approved credit. Financing is subject to credit approval and terms offered by participating lenders.
Eden Prairie Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Need a Plumber or HVAC Tech in Eden Prairie?
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll give you an arrival window, explain your options and give you an upfront price before any work begins.