Plumbing Problems: What Does Noise in Your Pipes Mean?
Plumbing Problems: What Does Noise in Your Pipes Mean? Gurgling, gurgling, splashing - these are all sounds that you are likely to hear in the bathroom every day. But what happens when these strange noises appear when you are not in the bathroom? We identify and diagnose common plumbing problems. Adjustable pipes Is there anything more annoying than the sound of pipes bouncing off your walls? This is not about how your neighbor plays the bagpipes, although you may need soundproofing for this, but about the sound of pipes when you turn off the tap. Diagnosis: Water hammer. This may indicate that the water pressure is too high. When you turn off the tap or the valve on the washing machine closes the flow of water stops abruptly and a pressure wave hits the closed tap (or valve). You may also have pipes that are free enough to bump into walls as water moves along them. Decision: Ignore water hammer at your own risk as it can defi...