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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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REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL CLIENTS
Renaldo Harper
3 days ago
Joseph was on time, courteous, technically accurate and professional. The whole process from start to finish was great. Thanks to everyone involved for addressing our emergency situation quickly.
Carlton Dooms
3 days ago
Joe Breig did an amazing job unclogging our main sewer drain, he was punctual within the appointment time frame and very thorough.
Anne Ferro
4 days ago
Sam is a terrific plumber and a great representative for Staton
Darby Monsam
4 days ago
Quick, clean work! Always so easy whenever we work with Staton!
Asmun Washington
4 days ago
They were fast and efficient to fix my emergency plumbing issue.
Matt Gibson
4 days ago
Easy to call and talk to someone to schedule appointments. Technician Stiven is great!
Sandra Dove
4 days ago
Steve was great he went over everything inside and out. Steve was very professional. We were very satisfied and appreciated the honesty. The best part I paid zero for the check up. I love Staton!
Tom Anderson
4 days ago
Andrew is excellent at what he does. Very professional, great attitude and knows his stuff!
Rita Crawley
5 days ago
My main toilet in a household of 7 people was clogged. After trying to plunge, snake and add chemicals, I gave up and called Staton. They were able to come at a time convenient to me. They called and notified me when Matt was 30 min out. Matt came, assessed the situation and got to work. Not only was he able to clear the clogged toilet, but he noticed the bathroom sink and bathtub were draining slowly.A DIY fix to the sink in years past, used a rubber connector to the sink that was pretty much glued on that several other plumbers had not been able to remove, was easily removed by Matt and there was a bunch of gunk in hose. He cleared that completely and moved on to the bathtub. There again he found a bunch of gunk and worked for about 20 minutes to clear that. He was totally professional, kept me informed throughout and made a few suggestions to better the systems. I said I was looking to possibly replace the toilet and he suggested a possible replacement that I will definitely look into with Matt. He did not charge me for anything but the toilet. I was super pleased with his service and results.
E B
5 days ago
Joshua was patient and thorough.