Common Plumbing Sounds and When to Schedule a Repair
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You may push plumbing maintenance out of your mind until you begin hearing sounds emanating from your pipes. Antioch plumbers know the importance of regular plumbing maintenance, and they urge homeowners to schedule plumbing repairs before more problems arise that create greater financial burdens on homeowners.
Rumbling
Plumbers associate rumbling sounds with water heater complications. The water within the heater may begin to boil and rumble if sediment accumulates at the bottom. Plumbers address this problem by draining some of the water in the bottom of the heater.
Banging
Banging often results from loose pipes or rapid water flow, so pipes should be secured in place. This sound may also be caused by high water pressure. Water pressure should stay around 50 PSI (pounds per square inch) and should not surpass 80 PSI. Plumbers advise homeowners to address high water pressure problems immediately because prolonged high water pressure can damage appliances.
Screeching, Whining, Thunking, or Rattling
If your plumbing begins to screech, whine, thunk, or rattle, you may have a water hammer, or hydraulic shock, on your hands. Water hammers occur when the direction of water suddenly shifts after an appliance, such as a dishwasher or toilet, is used. Water hammers can cause pipes to collapse.
