Flare fittings create a metal-to-metal seal and are common on gas and soft copper lines. Here is the Dearborn guide.
How they work
A flared tube end seats against a cone fitting and is held tight by a nut.
The prep
The flare must be even and free of cracks, or the joint will leak.
The use
They are common for gas lines and refrigerator or mini-split connections.
The call
Make the connection safe and sealed. Call 888-217-3585 and Dearborn Plumbing Experts will match you with a Dearborn pro.
Plumbing in Dearborn: what to know
In Dearborn, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Wayne County — from Melvindale, Allen Park and Dearborn Heights to ZIP codes like 48126, 48124, 48120 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Dearborn?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Dearborn Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Dearborn.