Feel Northern Air
Joe & Melissa Bates • Northern Air
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About This Podcast
Meet Joeb, a husband-and-wife duo whose shared life weaves together family, faith, and a hands-on commitment to their Aitkin, Minnesota community.
As owners of Northern Air Plumbing & Heating, they bring a grounded, practical touch to keeping homes warm and water flowing, reflecting the same resilience that defines their story.
Joe, once a sports-driven kid turned lay pastor, merged his own company Legacy Plumbing into Northern Air in 2017, taking full ownership with a vision for steady growth.
Melissa, a free-spirited thinker with a knack for nurturing curiosity, complements his structure, having guided their four kids through a homeschool journey rooted in integrity and real-world grit.
Together, they’ve built more than a business; they’ve crafted a legacy of conviction, adaptability, and quiet strength that echoes from their plumbing work to the lives they’ve shaped.
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048 - Why Won't My Furnace Turn On?
When the temperature outside is brutal and your furnace refuses to cooperate, panic sets in fast. In this episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, Joe Bates breaks down where to start when your heat…
047 - Grief, Grace & Paw Prints in the Mail
Hosts Melissa and Joe Bates kick off a new segment of the podcast spotlighting local businesses that go above and beyond for their community. In this episode, they open up about the heartbreaking and…
046 - The Science Behind the Pop: Why Water Heaters Get Noisy
In this episode, Joe and Melissa dive into the unsettling sounds coming from your utility room. From "popping" and "crackling" to the "oatmeal-like" sediment found in aging units, they explain what…
045 - Why is My Water Bill So Much Higher Than Usual?
High water bills typically result from increased household water usage, leaks in plumbing fixtures or filtration systems, or running toilets and dripping faucets that can be detected through smart…
044 - Can I Use Chemical Drain Cleaners Safely?
In this episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, hosts Melissa and Joe address a common plumbing question: the safety of using chemical drain cleaners. Joe shares a personal experience where…
042 - The Hidden Plumbing System Most Homeowners Ignore – And How to Check It Properly
In this episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, master plumber Joe shares why annual professional plumbing inspections are essential for every home, detailing what technicians examine—from valves…
043 - From Clueless Teen to Master Plumber: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Most homeowners treat their plumbing like magic—water appears, waste disappears—until a Christmas dinner backs up the kitchen sink. Master plumber Joe walks through what actually happens during an…
041 - Why Your Pipes Bang Loudly After Every Flush – And How to Silence Them
BIG IDEAWhenever you hear your pipes banging or clanging in your house, that's a sign to investigate it, see what's going on, get the pipe secured, make sure there's not water hammer going…
040 - How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Brutal Minnesota Winters
Joe and Melissa tackle the critical question of how to best protect pipes from freezing. They explain why keeping pipes in heated spaces is ideal, how to properly apply foam insulation and heat tape,…
039 - Solving Slow Kitchen Sink Drains (Sex Starts in the Kitchen)
In this episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, hosts Melissa and Joe discuss how to tackle slow drains in the kitchen sink. They provide practical tips such as checking for obstructions, using a…
038 - Clogged Toilet Fixes: Plumbing Secrets to Prevent Brown Friday Backups
The primal panic of a rising toilet bowl is universally understood; this episode moves past discomfort to offer essential plumbing mastery. Learn the simple, non-negotiable rule for prevention: only…
037 - The Silent Drip: Unmasking Hidden Water Leaks Before Disaster Strikes
If you are on city water, a mysteriously higher water bill might be the first sign of a problem; if you're on a well, the pump or pressure switch turning on randomly when no water is being used is a…
036 - Where’s Your Valve? Plumbing, Panic, and Knowing What Matters
Melissa and Joe reveal why knowing your main water shutoff location is an act of everyday wisdom few possess. Their candid discussion blends technical know-how with personal stories, urging listeners…
035 - What Clogs Reveal: Unplugging the Hidden Lessons of Home Maintenance
Dive below the surface of routine plumbing frustrations, as Melissa and Joe probe the deep connections between everyday habits and the stories we tell ourselves about blame, prevention, and human…
034 - When Winter Hits—Why Does Your Home Suddenly Smell Like Sewage?
Why does your bathroom become a battleground against sewage smells every winter? This episode peels back the layers on the subtle effects of seasonal change within your home’s plumbing and reveals…
033 - Why Low Water Pressure Might Mean Your House Is Trying to Tell You Something
Low water pressure isn't just annoying—it's your home's way of signaling problems that range from routine filter maintenance to critical system failures. Joe walks through the spectrum of causes,…
032 - Why Hot Water Freezes Before Cold Water (And What It Means for Your Pipes)
"Water cannot be compressed, so when it freezes and then it thaws, if it doesn't have anywhere to go, it breaks stuff."A frozen pipe isn't just an inconvenience—it's a structural failure waiting to…
031 - The Hidden Truth About Your Dripping Faucet (It's Not What You Think)
"It's going to happen again if you don't address the real problem.”Most people think a dripping faucet is just an annoyance that needs a quick fix. Joe from Feel Northern Air explains why that drip…
030 - What? Not MORE Radio Ads?
Yep. A few more of our award-winning radio ads.Enjoy!Contact us at FeelNorthernAir.com.
029 - How It All Started
Almost a year ago, we thought we’d do something a little different, something maybe outside the bounds of “normal” that would give us a way to introduce ourselves to our community without screaming,…
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Feel Northern Air has published 48 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
Feel Northern Air is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 9m.
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