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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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David Rodriguez
1 day ago
I had Joe come out today because of a clog in my sink. He showed up and performed his work with courtesy and professionalism. He made short work of the clog, and pointed out some areas that I may need to be wary of in the future. This was the first experience with Staton and he made it a good one. Would easily recommend them and will continue to use them in the future.
Bryan Schaefer
3 days ago
Vince and his assistant at Staton were friendly, knowledgeable, they explained and demonstrated everything well, and did an outstanding job getting our water heater replaced with minimal downtime. The entire Staton process and team was easy and helpful from scheduling to the notifications when your technician is arriving. Thanks.
jim el
3 days ago
Definitely recommend Staton. Very thorough and professional.
Denise Dilhon
3 days ago
Quick response! Thank you!
Lynn Carr
3 days ago
Just bought a new house and I started smelling a not so fresh smell, and also a dripping sound in the wall return vents. Immediately I became concerned with possible mold in the ductwork. Called Staton and they sent out Steve the next day. He was thorough and explained everything. He checked for mold, cleaned the coils and sprayed something that immediately made the air throughout the house smell fresher. He also checked the outside vents and our second system. I feel better knowing it’s been checked out. I learned a few things about our HVAC system and overall I’m very happy. Thanks Steve!!
Norm Kross
3 days ago
Plumber, Joe, did excellent work for us. Good communicator describing his findings and needed fixes. Organized and efficient. Great clean up and appearance details.
Rudolph Ethel Burke
3 days ago
He was knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I think the company’s prices were a lot more than I was expecting the services to cost.
Dawn Ruiz
4 days ago
Our technician, Alex, was kind, professional and an excellent communicator. While the replacement of an HVAC system is never desired, he did give us peace of mind during the initial troubleshooting of old system. Thank you!!
Tony Kreiner
4 days ago
Lady who answered phone was very courteous and professional. Andrew was also professional courteous and knowledgeable. Diagnosed problem quickly and discussed my options. Both employees should be commended and are tremendous assets to your business. Will use your company for any future issues as well as highly recommend your company. Thanks and well done.
Dorinda Adams
4 days ago
Excellent service from all employees. The technician Brandon Hemp was exemplary. He took time to explain what was needed & was able to answer all questions. He cleaned up after every task.