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Pipes
Do you have a pipe that is broken and leaking? Perhaps it has frozen sometime during the winter? Maybe it’s a pinhole leak in a copper pipe or a cast iron drain line that has rotted away. What causes these leaks and how can they be prevented? Different kinds of pipe leak for different reasons.
Over the course of our 42 years in business, we’ve seen it all so we know a thing or two about leaking pipes! No job is too large or small for the professionals at Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing and we have what it takes to repair any type of broken pipe quickly and efficiently. Our expert work and commitment to customer service have resulted in over 1600, 5 star Google reviews! so you can trust that we know a thing or two about busted pipes.
WATER PIPE LEAKS
Polybutylene pipe will break and leak because it is defective. It is only a matter of time. The best solution for this type of pipe break is to replace it all. Once it begins to fail, it will then continue to fail. Continuing to patch the problems will eventually result in a very expensive flood which could cause extensive damage to your home and belongings.
Galvanized pipe was installed in homes many years ago until the 1970’s. It is not defective, per se, but over time rusts from the inside out eventually either becoming clogged or causing it to break and leak. As it deteriorates, it also reduces the flow of the water through the pipe with a seeming loss of pressure at your fixtures. As with polybutylene, the best solution for broken galvanized piping is to replace it.
Mueller Copper Pipe
Copper pipe breaks and leaks most often for homes or businesses that have well water or on the hot water side of plumbing systems. For well systems, the water must be treated correctly or the substances in your water will continue to cause deterioration in the pipes. The reason hot water pipes tend to break sooner than cold water pipes is due to the increased pressure in the pipes as the water heats and expands. Plumbing code requires that thermal expansion tanks be added to plumbing systems (typically when a water heater is installed). The thermal expansion tank is designed to absorb the increased pressure as the water heats and preserves your pipes. So as a leak in a hot water pipe is repaired it may be prudent to install a thermal expansion tank at the same time if you don’t already have one.
CPVC, PVC, HDPE and PEX pipes are made of different types of plastic and tend to leak less frequently than other types when they’re installed correctly. The reasons these pipes leak will be similar to copper pipes.
DRAIN PIPE LEAKS
If your leak is in a drain pipe it is handled similarly. The sign your leak is on a drain is that it is not continuous – it only leaks when you run water. Since drain pipes are carrying wastewater, remediation of these leaks is a priority. These pipes are typically made of cast iron, copper, ABS (plastic) or PVC (plastic). Cast iron and copper pipes tend to rot over time and are most often replaced with PVC pipe. ABS and PVC pipes are simply repaired.
Over time, all pipe will eventually break and leak. It may be the constant friction of the water passing through, chemical reactions that occur in the water or in the air outside the pipe, slight imperfections in the pipe or movement of the pipe. While none of these reasons brings much comfort once your pipe leaks. Staton is here to help.
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Give us a call today at 410-705-6181. We provide pipe and leak repair services to clients throughout central Maryland, including Odenton, Arnold, Catonsville, Crofton, Millersville, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Pasadena, and Severn.
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Chris Blunck
2 days ago
Justin and Tito from Statin did a wonderful job installing 2 new AC units. Justin set up and explain the smart thermostat clearly and everything works great!
T K
2 days ago
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Matt Martindale
2 days ago
Joe was fast and explained things very well. He was very patient when answering all my questions.
Fred Margolis
3 days ago
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Megan Flaherty
3 days ago
Steve was great!!! Fixed the problem, articulated what else needed to be done. Very knowledgeable. Glad to be a part of the Staton family!
Karen Smith
3 days ago
As a property mgr. having issues addressed quickly is a must- especially when it comes to water leaks. Scotty, who schedules appointments was able to overcome the tenants limited availability, without the need to reschedule.
Master Plumber Jeff’s experience prevented the need to cut open walls/ ceilings in determining the source of water leak- saving the property owner money, the tenants a mess to deal with, and saving me- headaches:)
Thank you Staton Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, your knowledgeable and professional team surpassed my expectations!!!
Sarah Wengryniuk
3 days ago
Our AC compressor quit on us in the middle of the night with a 90+ degree day coming. Called Staton at 7:30am on a Saturday and they had someone at our house by 10:30 for only a standard service call charge. Professional, helpful and affordable. Had us back online in no time. 5 stars all the way!
Danielle Thomas
4 days ago
Grace, Jeff, Allen and Scott were amazing. We had an issue with our hot water heater and well pump. I can’t say enough about how quickly Staton responded, the care they took in the work they did, and their customer service. We have used other big companies in the area and they don’t compare to Staton. They have a customer for life now. Too bad they don’t do electric bc then they could handle all of the maintenance in the house.
Andi
4 days ago
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Even though Chris wasn’t able to complete the job because we didn’t have the right parts, I was still incredibly impressed with his professionalism and attitude. He arrived on time, thoroughly assessed the situation, and clearly explained what was needed without any pressure.
Chris was honest, respectful, and genuinely helpful — qualities that can be hard to find. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his customers.
I would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable plumber! We will definitely be requesting him for future projects.
Brandon Horne
4 days ago
Stephen was awesome, very polite, professional and he did a fantastic job. Stephen and Staton are welcome in our home anytime.
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