{"id":1603,"date":"2024-09-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2024-09-09T06:27:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T11:27:18","slug":"sounds-you-dont-want-to-hear-from-your-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/sounds-you-dont-want-to-hear-from-your-plumbing\/","title":{"rendered":"Sounds You Don\u2019t Want to Hear from Your Plumbing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many things in your home make noise. In fact, if you put on noise-canceling headphones, you might be shocked at just how \u201cloud\u201d the silence seems. You\u2019re accustomed to hearing the heat or AC, the water heater or dishwasher, laundry in the washer or dryer, or just the sounds of the house settling or creaking. Most of this noise is normal and fine. But noises can also signal that there\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like with your car, many of the systems in your home make noises during regular operation, but make different noises that indicate that something is wrong. Whether it\u2019s your car or your air conditioner, if it\u2019s clunking or banging, you\u2019ve got a problem. Your home\u2019s plumbing can make odd noises, too. What plumbing sounds mean that it\u2019s time to get help from a plumber? Here\u2019s a list for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Knocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One particularly alarming sound is often referred to as \u201cwater hammer\u201d and it sounds just like that: a knock or blow from a hammer. This can be caused by too-hot water turning into steam in your pipes, or by other issues with water pressure suddenly changing. It might sound like you have a poltergeist, but don\u2019t worry! You just need a plumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kettling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A sound like an enormous kettle boiling rapidly can sometimes come from a water heater or home heating boiler. This could be from too-high temperatures, but it\u2019s usually just the heated water bubbling through a layer of sediment that has settled out of the water to the bottom of the tank. You just need your water heater or boiler flushed out by a qualified plumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rattling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A vibrating, clattering, rattly sound can happen when water pipes move slightly as water is running through them. These pipes will accumulate unnecessary wear and tear by moving around and bumping into things. It\u2019s a simple fix if you address it promptly: the loose pipes just need to be secured firmly into place. Don\u2019t let it continue, though, or you could weaken plumbing connections and end up with a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whistling or Squeaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, that\u2019s not a guinea pig in your walls. Odd squealing noises can occur when there\u2019s a problem with a washer being worn out. Save yourself some future trouble by having a plumber track it down and replace it. It\u2019s not worth letting a small issue worsen until you have a major problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gurgling or Bubbling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your drains make odd sounds as though they have indigestion, you really need some professional help. It might be that there\u2019s a partial clog down there somewhere, and air or water gets trapped behind it and then released with a gurgling sound. But it could also be caused by sewer gasses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your drainage system has a vent specifically to keep these gasses from bubbling up into your home because they are hazardous to your health. If that vent is blocked or broken, the gasses can escape in directions they aren\u2019t supposed to. Don\u2019t keep breathing sewer gasses! Address any burbling sounds right away, because the problem could be serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you hear a gurgle, squeak, rattle, bubble, or water pipes knocking in Glenview, IL<\/a>, get professional help from a qualified plumber.
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For expert plumbing service, installations, or maintenance, <\/strong>contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.<\/strong><\/a> Our knowledgeable plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Rely on Reliance!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your home\u2019s plumbing can make odd noises, too. What plumbing sounds mean that it\u2019s time to get help from a plumber? Here\u2019s a list for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[81],"tags":[99,219],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1603"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1603"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1605,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1603\/revisions\/1605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}