Why Are My Plumbing Pipes Making Noises?
Noisy plumbing pipes are not only a daily annoyance, but they’re often indicative of a serious plumbing problem. Concerns over pipe noise should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent any present issues from becoming worse. Here are some reasons your plumbing pipes are causing such a ruckus.
Water Pressure
When there’s a problem with the water pressure, you’ll most likely hear a banging sound coming from your pipes. If there are issues in the water line, air can become trapped in your pipes, affecting the flow of water. If this is the case, you’ll probably notice the noise immediately upon turning on the faucet.
Draining Difficulties
You might hear gurgling sounds coming from your pipes if they’re having trouble draining properly. This is probably a sign that there’s an obstruction somewhere that needs to be eliminated. It can be anything from a household item to an accumulated buildup of soap scum.
Unfastened or Loose Pipes
Although most pipes typically travel mainly behind walls, there are sometimes stretches of pipe that hang suspended. If you’re hearing a rattling sound coming from the pipes, it probably means that at least one section of pipe is not fully secured. If you’re lucky, the problem area will be visible, but unfortunately, it’s just as common for loose pipe issues to happen behind walls or beneath floors.
Washer or Other Small Component Wearing Out
Since plumbing systems are so structurally complex, even washers or other small components can cause major issues. The failure of important small components occurs most frequently near your dishwasher or washing machine. If this is happening, you can expect to hear some sort of whistling or squealing sound.
Problems like these should be promptly addressed by a qualified professional plumber. At Marklein Plumbing, we’re proud to offer the best plumbing services in Ramona and the surrounding areas. You can count on us for toilet or shower repair and installation, garbage disposal repair and replacement, drain cleaning, pipe repair and installation, sewer line repair and replacement, water main replacement and so much more. Give us a call today, and we’ll help you get things in order in no time.
