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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.
Contact Staton today, and let our experts solve your issues swiftly and efficiently. Don’t wait – we’re here to make your worries disappear!
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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REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL CLIENTS
WUGEast
1 day ago
Outstanding service. Dedicated and caring guys who made sure the job was done correctly after we had a frozen pipe flood the basement. Really appreciate the good service.
Steve Arnold
1 day ago
Thorough, detailed, polite. Great job!!
Andrew ( and his partner) were polite, courteous, gave an evaluation of a number of issues that I shared regarding my complicated heating system. Very thorough and did not pressure to make any particular choices.
The drain situation that I thought I had a solution to , that he followed up on did not work out for a number of reasons that he explained.
He purged the system and brought the boiler pressure down to a level that he said was in the appropriate range. His work was neatly done.
Good job!
Tricia Jackson
2 days ago
Wes was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to help us! I would recommend him and this company to anyone!
Tanya Gunn
2 days ago
Steven was absolutely, awesome! He explained the plumbing service that he was providing in detail and he gave us other good information about maintaining our plumbing throughout the year. Steven was also clear and upfront about the cost of the service. The experience with him was great! We will definitely request to use him again.
Josh Wise
2 days ago
Excellent and fast service!
Mimi 64
3 days ago
Jason Bonner did amazing work. He was very professional, knowledgeable, polite, respectful and made sure I was satisfied with the work. I would highly request him and this company to complete plumbing and heating issues.
Vincent Lewis II
3 days ago
I have now used Staton for their HVAC and plumbing services. They have replaced the mini-split and furnace in our home. The team is extremely professional and they are up front with you about what is going on with your home. I highly recommend them for all of your plumbing and HVAC needs.
Christopher Junker
3 days ago
Burst pipe on a weekend with single digit temps. Mr Leedy did a good job explained everything. I would call them first again.
K B
3 days ago
Sam was kind and understanding. He was thorough and got the job done professionally and timely. I was truly impressed with his talent and diligence
sherry schiller
3 days ago
Matt is knowledgeable, neat, and thorough. He addresses the nuanced issues of my complicated system, explains them clearly, and doesn’t try to upsell. I trust and appreciate him!