Your Plumbing is Talking. Are You Listening? Troubleshoot Plumbing Noises Before They Turn into Trouble

Those gurgles, bangs, hisses and other plumbing noises coming from your pipes aren’t the soundtrack to a horror film; they’re often signs that something in your plumbing system needs attention. Learning to decode these sounds can help you catch small issues before they escalate into costly repairs. Let’s play plumbing detective!

Common Plumbing Noises and What They Could Mean

• Gurgling Drains: Usually just trapped air escaping as water flows. However, in sinks or tubs accompanied by SLOW drainage, it could indicate a partially clogged drain in need of cleaning.
• Knocking or Banging Pipes (“Water Hammer”): Often heard when a faucet or appliance abruptly shuts off water flow. Loose pipes bang against framing, or it might be failing pressure valves. A professional can secure pipes and diagnose the root issue.
• Hissing or Whistling: A high-pitched sound could be a sign of excessive water pressure, potentially straining your fixtures. Or, it might indicate a small, constricted leak somewhere in the system.
• Faucet Squeals: Worn washers or faulty cartridges inside the faucet mechanism can cause this. Swapping those parts is a relatively quick DIY fix.
• Running Water When Nothing’s On: A phantom leak! Causes could be anything from a running toilet (check the flapper) to a hidden leak requiring professional detection. Don’t ignore this sound – it’s costing you money on water bills.
• Ticking Pipes: This often happens after hot water use. As pipes cool and contract, they sometimes make a ticking sound. It’s generally harmless but annoying. Having insulation around pipes can lessen it.

When Sounds Signal Bigger Trouble

Call Ory’s Plumbing Solutions if you experience:

• Multiple Noisy Fixtures: Could point to a mainline pressure issue or a bigger clog brewing deep in your drain system.
• Noises Accompanied by Low Water Pressure: This combo might mean a serious leak is somewhere within your walls.
• Sewer Smell with Drains Gurgling: Potentially a venting problem or a dangerous clog in the sewer line. Pros have the tools to address it safely.
• Banging Getting Worse: Loose pipes can eventually cause leaks. The longer you ignore it, the worse it can get.

Ory’s Plumbing Solutions: We Hear What Your Home Is Saying

Don’t let mystery noises put your home at risk:

• Expert Diagnosis: From minor annoyances to hidden leaks, we pinpoint the problem with precision.
• Targeted Solutions: We don’t just fix the noise; we address the underlying cause, so the problem doesn’t return.
• Preventative Insights: Often while troubleshooting, we can spot other potential issues, saving you costly repairs down the road.

Listen Up & Prevent Problems

The sounds your plumbing makes are clues to its overall health. Paying attention to odd noises allows you to take swift action!

Is your plumbing trying to tell you something? Don’t dismiss those odd sounds! Contact Ory’s Plumbing Solutions to schedule an inspection and stop small problems from becoming plumbing disasters.