Noises in Your Plumbing

Diagnosing and Fixing Noisy Plumbing

Hearing noises from your plumbing system is not a welcoming sign. When you hear disturbances coming from your plumbing it could mean several things but it is typically a sign that your system is in disrepair and might need urgent emergency help. The manufacturers of fixings and parts focus their some of their efforts on making their products quite. They’ll do whatever they can to reduce the noise associated with the operation of their equipment. For example, it is found that larger tubes create less noise as the water flows through them.

The Three Common Types of these disturbances:

Water Hammer

It is a thumping sound you may hear in your system. This is created when the water is suddenly shut off. When the fast flow is quickly turned off, the water is halted and therefore creates the thumping you hear. This usually means there is a defect with the chamber.

In some cases, this noise can be cured with a simple fix the homeowner can do on their own. By turning off the supply behind the chamber, and opening and unclogging the faucet, the water will drain and you will allow air to fill the cushion again. If this solution isn’t found effective, you may need to drain the main supply lines so that they can fill with air again.

Pipe Chattering

It may be an indication of a few issues. The chattering sound may be caused by loose pipes rubbing against one another, worn faucet washers, or loose parts. To pinpoint the reason it is best to call a plumber. They’ll have their own ways of testing so that they can effectively fix the problem.

Pipe Whistling

The whistling sound you hear coming from your system is usually created near the bends and tees in your system. Since the water quickly goes through your pipes, when it is given less space, it will whistle as it flows through. Usually, this high pitched sound can be easily fixed by a contractor. Your pipes may need readjusting or they may be too small.