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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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Reynold Vespa
2 days ago
Steve was excellent, very customer focused.
Mitzi Needham
2 days ago
Frank did a excellent job. He informed me about the best way to use the disposal. That was greatly appreciated. He gets 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!
Anne Winters
2 days ago
He was about the most professional plumbing specialist I’ve ever had at my house. He was courteous, a terrific listener, interested in a wide variety of things and explain to me every single thing that he was doing. Asked me questions about what I wanted, what my expectations were, and the whole experience was very much a cooperative one. I was included in every bit of it all along the way
Eddie Leavitt
2 days ago
Tim arrived on time and completed a detailed inspection of both system. He took pictures of all findings and explained them clearly. All maintenance, repairs and upgrades were promptly addressed and Tim made sure we received all available discounts. Highly recommend.
ken kmieciak
4 days ago
Frank did a great job!
Viola Kortright
4 days ago
Staton was EXCELLENT from start to finish. Our technician, Alexander Luz was knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. Would recommend STATON to everybody 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼
Ann Ray
4 days ago
Friendly and efficient technician. Installed the tank and explained why the old one was leaking.
Lawrence Twele
5 days ago
Excellent customer service! Got a call minutes after my website inquiry and service was scheduled quickly. Matt did a great job and very professional. Even took a few minutes after the job to explain another issue with my water heater. Will definitely call Staton for my next repair!
Marty Cover
5 days ago
Excellent service. Very knowledgeable. Fast and efficient service. Will use them again when needed
Shelby Turner
5 days ago
Contacted W.L Station Plumbing due to a leak the Receptionist/Dispatcher was Amanda, she was very pleasant to talk to while expressing issues! Great interpersonal skills. Joe T was the 2nd tech to come out for the issue, we requested a second opinion from the first leak assessment. Joe was very knowledgeable, respectful, nice and patient while my Wife and I explained things, and I asked a million and one questions! Problems have been resolved. HIGHLY RECOMMEND using this company.