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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.
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
Patricia Clark
2 days ago
Vince was great! He reviewed everything that needed to get done, explained it in layman’s terms to me and got most of everything repaired in one hour. I really thought that my plumbing repairs were going to be complicated. Not So! I’m so glad I called Staton.
I called Staton again this time for my washer & dryer hook ups. The hot and cold valves were corroded from a previous leak. Frank was wonderful. He finished ahead of schedule and did a beautiful job.
Thanks Staton, thanks Frank
James Waters
2 days ago
They came on time and completed the work earlier than expected.
Ron Schneider
3 days ago
Great service. Always on time efficient. The work is done right the first time for a reasonable price. Joe is awesome.
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Ben Carter
3 days ago
Knowledgeable and friendly service. James was punctual and knew exactly how to handle an issue with old cast iron pipes. Great work!
Jixa H
3 days ago
Tony, Justin and their team did a great and clean job setting up our new Dual AC system. Everything works well.
Joe Lafferty
3 days ago
Santos, was very thorough and knew his trade. My AC units are in way better condition.
Kevin Bradshaw
4 days ago
Thank you to Derick for getting our new furnace scheduled on a quick turnaround and Justin for installing it and doing a great job! Great customer service and answered all questions and even rewired our shutoff to make our space more functional and bring awareness to where the switch is.
Jennifer Dietrich
4 days ago
I’m glad I finally called experts. I had other companies come to assess a well pump situation, but when this company came out, the difference was clear. The process from diagnosis to repair was very transparent, fairly priced, and quickly accomplished. Rob Was friendly, professional, and communicative throughout the entire process. This company handled the situation that felt like I was not being taken advantage of, but was being guided through a remedy..
Chaffee Shopping
4 days ago
Technician was expedient and knowledgeable!
Lori Akguner
4 days ago
I highly recommend Staton and in particular Luke Perron! He is very knowledgeable and professional and patiently answered all my questions. He recognized a problem with my copper pipes and scheduled repairs for the next day. I'm very pleased with the outcome.