subject: Noise In The Water Pipes: What It Is And How To Fix It [print this page] Notice a banging, shaking, hammering, knocking, clanking or rattling sound every time you turn on or off your dishwasher, washing machine or any indoor and outdoor faucet you have in your home? Well, it looks like you have noisy water pipes. Do not worry, you are not alone.
Plumbing problems can make weird noises caused by a multitude of reasons. Some of these problems are easy to isolate and fix but most of the time they are not and would require professional help. To understand your plumbing system better, let us take a closer look at it, shall we?
So what causes noisy water pipes?
We all know that water is delivered through your house from the main pipe and distributed in your home through a series of water pipes. The water is generally under great pressure; nothing your plumbing cannot support though. This pressure makes it possible for the water to flow instantly out of a faucet when turned on. The sound of water gushing out from the pipes as you turn on the faucet is completely normal.
The problem occurs when something got stuck in your pipes that completely blocks or partially narrows the flow of water in your pipes. The water that was once rushing out of the pipes now meets an equal force of resistance due to the blockage. This force then slams continuously to the closed valves and there is nowhere else it will go but back. Now, carrying an extra energy the water will relieve itself from the pressure by vibrating the pipes where the noisy and rattling sound comes from. This noise is commonly called "water hammer."
How to fix or stop the noisy water "hammering" in your pipes?
If you are experiencing this problem chances are your home is older with probably an ancient plumbing system. Modern homes these days already have a built-in solution for "water hammer" which is called a water hammer arrester. This is a small device attached directly into the pipes. The arrester is divided into two chambers by a rubber diaphragm. The other side is water while the other is air. As such it can dissipate the extra energy in the water back and forth but without making any noise.
When to call in the professionals?
When it comes to fixing a plumbing problem, you should really be calling the professionals right away. Trying to solve the issue on your own might only make the problem worse so if you are experiencing "water hammering" in your pipes or any pipe-related bothersome troubles, call 8364 5855 or visit plumber in Adelaide
