Plumbing Sounds That You Should Be Concerned About.  What to Know?

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William Creamer • March 27, 2019
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Houses make noises, especially those that are old. The causes are usually anything but paranormal. However, sometimes, you may just not know where those sounds are coming from and whether you should be concerned about them. Unusual sounds may be your house’s way of crying for help to let you know that there is a problem somewhere that needs to be fixed.
When you hear hums, vibrations, clunks, whooshes, or drips, you need to zero in on the source of the noise quick as it would most likely involve your house’s plumbing. Plumbing problems could result in thousands of dollars of damage, not to mention the cost of water that is wasted.
Each noise poses a different kind of problem. To help you identify what these noises mean and where they come from, here is a list of the sounds that are most likely plumbing-related and what you have to do about each. When the noises haunt you, you know who to call!

1. Banging or clanking sounds

If you hear a clunking sound when you turn on the faucet, there is a cause for concern. Plumbers refer to banging noises like these as a water hammer. Water hammers happen when a rush of water rages within the pipe and bumps into a closed valve, producing a metallic clang. The noise means that there is something in your pipe that is restricting water flow. If left unattended, the rush of water may loosen pipe joints and damage pipes as the water seeks to find an easier path out of the pipe. This problem requires that a plumber clear the chambers within your pipe valves and change any parts that have been damaged to make the water flow with ease again.

2. Shaking sounds

The normal bouncing of water around the pipes’ interior may cause occasional noises. However, if a shaking sound accompanies the normal rush of water, chances are that the pipes themselves are not secured firmly enough and the force of the running water is shaking the metal, producing the shaking sounds that you are hearing. A plumber will tighten the mounting straps that hold the pipes or even completely replace them so that they stay steady.

3. Vibrating sounds

When you use the restroom, only to hear a noisy vibration coming from the walls behind the toilet, you may have another kind of plumbing problem on your hands. This type of problem involves the fill valve in your toilet, which will most likely need to be replaced by a plumber. The fill valve controls the water inside the holding tank and is the one responsible for releasing water when you flush the toilet. Fill valves can become stiff, worn down, and broken in time. The vibrations come from the water that is hitting the diaphragm of the valve which is now exposed to the water in your holding tank.

4. Gurgling sounds


A clog in your drain vent is in all likelihood responsible for the gurgling sounds you hear coming from your sink. An obstruction can keep water from passing through the drain pipe. The air escaping from the water that is struggling to pass through the obstacle causes the gurgling sound. A plumber can vent your drain to prevent these air bubbles and stop the sound.

5. Screeching sounds


If you turn on your faucet and air comes out first along with a shrill sound before water starts running, your faucet most likely has a defective or loose part within. Having the plumber change the faucet may help to fix the problem.

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6.Hissing sounds


A hissing sound may be followed by a geyser of water bills. Hisses mean that the water pressure within your pipes is too high. The plumber may have a pressure regulator installed so that the water pressure remains within the normal range, eliminating the hissing sound.

7. Rumbling sounds

If you hear loud knocking or rumbling sounds emanating from your water heater, there is probably a buildup of sediment or limescale within your heater tank which is reacting with the water when you turn on the heater. The sediment from your water supply precipitates through time to form deposits along your tank and heater interior. Since these solids are insulators, they conduct heat poorly, making it take longer to have your water heated. As far as electric bills are concerned, limescale and sediment can be a nuisance. Expert plumbers can conduct routine maintenance on water heaters to remove these materials and ensure that your water heater keeps working efficiently.
Fast Az Services provides electrician and plumbing services that are quick, convenient and affordable. Get in touch today to see how we can help.

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