Why IS My Plumbing Making Noises? 3 Possible Causes
Strange and alarming noises in the plumbing system are not just annoying, if they are not addressed, they could inflict serious damage on the pipes, joints, connections and weaken your overall plumbing system.
However, the first step is to identify why a particular noise is coming from the plumbing system, and only then the problem should be addressed.
Here are three possible reasons why your plumbing could be making noises:
High water pressure
When the water pressure inside the pipes becomes too high, you may hear noises. This happens because when the water flows through the pipe with greater speed, the pipes start shaking. The pipes which are near the walls or the floors start to knock against their surroundings, thereby producing the knocking sounds.
There could be several reasons why the water pressure may fluctuate in a home. The most common being increased water supply from the municipal water line. There are pressure regulating valves installed in most homes, which are supposed to regulate the water pressure. However, if they become faulty or fail, your house may experience increased water pressure.
Sediment Buildup
If you reside in an area that receives a lot of hard water—full of sediments and minerals—the tank in your water heater is likely to be full of sediments.
When the water is being heated in the tank, there are a lot of air bubbles formed, and when they try to escape the sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank, loud banging noises are produced.
Since the water is heated from the bottom of the tank, right where the sediments and minerals have built up, there is a lot of disturbance within the tank. The sediment buildup also affects the performance of the water heater—you will likely experience poor supply of hot water.
You will need to hire a plumber to flush the tank of your water heater and clean it from the inside.
Water Hammer
When running water is suddenly shut-off, it crashes into the shut-off valve producing a loud thudding noise. Water hammer isn’t just alarming; it weakens the connections and joints in the pipe, which could eventually lead to leakage from the faucets and joints.
By getting water hammer arrestors, you could prevent your pipes and plumbing system to sustain any serious damage.
If you are in Palm Beach County, get in touch with us for plumbing repair services Palm Beach County and other services by dialing 561-403-1500 or visit our website. We will perform a thorough inspection of your plumbing system and address each issue accordingly.