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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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Busted, leaking, or broken pipe?
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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Marc Browne
2 days ago
Grace was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable. Fixed both issues we had and went above and beyond to help with a third issue. She explained everything she fixed in layman’s terms and gave suggestions for the future. HIGHLY recommend.
Rik Kirchner
2 days ago
Excellent service!! From first call to invoice payment smooth and professional. HVAC tech (Jeff) was very knowledgeable and highly experienced (and terrific to speak with). I was impressed that along with my invoice I received pictures of the work that was accomplished. I'll always call Staton for my plumbing/HVAC needs.
Edward Brady
2 days ago
great crew, responsive, professional and thorough
Russell Wesdyk
2 days ago
Thanks for coming out for the emergency repair.
Lynette Ray
2 days ago
Great service! Luke and other technicians were friendly, efficient and fixed our plumbing problem in a timely manner.
Ursula Kuehn
3 days ago
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!! Took care of everything and cleaned up well after. Showed me a picture of the problem and fixed it. Highly recommend them!
John Meninga
4 days ago
Very efficient and clean.
Stephen Criscuoli
4 days ago
Robert Moyer just came out to check on a leak at my in laws home. He checked over all of the potential sources for the leak and discovered a small issue with the existing clothes washer. He was very polite and kind to my elderly mother in law, explaining what he found. He even checked the toilet previously installed by Staton. Exceptional customer service!
Shannon Hamm
4 days ago
Aaron was amazing.
Mike Campbell
4 days ago
Steve came out for our second HVAC maintenance check of the year. He did a thorough and great checking out our entire system. This wasn’t one of those 15 minute “everything is fine “ checks. Steve took his time and kept me informed of his progress and everything he checked on the unit. We have a maintenance plan with have been happy with the service and quality of their techs.The customer service is excellent from the initial call and scheduling all the way through completion.