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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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Karlotta Richards
2 days ago
Josh was very professional and very knowledgeable. He took time to explain the problem and discussed a feasible solution. He definitely provided A++ customer service. I absolutely recommend him!
Gloryann Morales
2 days ago
The technicians are very friendly and patient with the customer.
Bray Perry
3 days ago
Best company I have used to date.
Allen Laine
3 days ago
Our technician, Josh was very courteous, professional and knowledgeable. He helped us understand the issue with our system to take appropriate next steps. Pricing was also reasonable.
Tomcat Cockpit POV
3 days ago
Excellent, fast, and helpful. Was responsive to all my questions and explained options for service plans. Performed work efficiently and cleaned up throughly afterwards.
Gene Major
4 days ago
Wes came out quickly and fixed our issue. Great service
Ivan Erickson
4 days ago
Sam, the technician delivered as promised! He repaired a large water heater just prior to 20 guests arriving at the house. He was courteous, professional, and honest
Dan Hill
5 days ago
Very professional and quick to respond! Our furnace went out at the beginning of winter. Staton and Justin responded quickly and got us a new furnace and outside unit installed quickly.
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Rik Kirchner
5 days ago
Excellent service!! From first call to invoice payment smooth and professional. HVAC techs (Tony & Jorge) were very knowledgeable and did very clean work. I'll always call Staton for my plumbing/HVAC needs.
Debbie Martin
5 days ago
Required one new toilet and a check up on two other toilets before the holidays. Vince came and provided options and accomplished the tasks quickly and masterfully. Appreciate the whole team.