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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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Karen Lanham
2 days ago
Joe and Logan were great! They were able to explain everything in a very courteous and professional way and got right to work to get the problem fixed in no time! I was very pleased with the service and will definitely use this company again!
Brian Wexler
2 days ago
Steve is knowledgeable, helpful, and was able to quickly diagnose and fix our AC unit.
Deborah Kidwell
2 days ago
Well it’s never good news to find out you need a new water heater it I’m happy to report that Mike Leedy at Statons did a superior job replacing it. He was professional, yet personable. He and his assistant were careful and kept the area clean and went the extra effort to leave it looking nicer than it had.
A couple hours later Jesse came to find out why my air conditioner wasn’t cooling. He replace the capacitor and it was fixed and put in a new register that was easier to adjust. He also reflected the professional, personal attitude that I’ve come to expect from this company. They want their clients to be completely satisfied.
Roxann Morstein
2 days ago
TJ did a fantastic job repairing my AC! He is very knowledgeable in his field and explained everything in detail. He also has a wonderful positive attitude! I would highly recommend TJ and Stanton for any
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2 days ago
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
Shawn has done plumbing work at our house three times now. He does excellent work and is always professional. I would recommend Staton to anyone for plumbing or HVAC. Customer service is excellent.
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
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