Why Is My Plumbing Making That Strange Noise?

We don’t like anything that goes bump in the night, but we’re not talking ghosts here, we are talking plumbing concerns. We are plumbers, not ghostbusters! Noisy plumbing is not a good sign and often times we see it as the beginning of the end for a lot of plumbing systems. The likely cause is any one of these three things:

No PRV

Most modern homes have a regulator or pressure-reducing valve installed inside that helps adjust the water pressure. If you don’t have one installed or your valve is not working properly, high water pressure can cause the water in your pipes to make a banging noise.

Popping and Banging

Your home plumbing has air chambers built in at critical points throughout your home. These air chambers help cushion the water rushing at high speeds through your plumbing system. If the air is not their to cushion the blow, you will hear the water slamming against the pipes, causing the banging noise known as a water hammer.

Loose Connections Cause Rattling

If the mounting pipes holding your pipes are loose, you may hear the pipes vibrate against the framework. This might require the help of a professional because these pipes are hidden behind drywall.

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