Have you been hearing strange noises coming from within your home’s plumbing system? Sometimes, we can hear noises in your plumbing, but because we don’t know what the noises mean, or where they are coming from, we don’t know how to remedy the problem.
Well, fear not! Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer provides El Monte’s best plumbing inspection service, and is equipped and qualified to help you find and fix the source of those annoying plumbing noises!
Whistling Sounds
Any whistling that is coming from your pipes is likely an indication that you have a faulty valve somewhere in the system, or that there is mineral buildup causing a blockage somewhere in the line.
Finding the source of the whistling should be easy enough; turn valves or faucets on and off, one at a time, until you find the one that makes the pipes whistle.
Once you’ve found the faulty valve or the general location of the blockage, you can call a plumbing inspector, like Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer, to take a look and help you to correct the situation.
Knocking or Banging Pipes
Hearing a loud, sudden “BANG!” coming from behind a wall, or under a sink, can be unsettling. It can also tell you that you have a problem on your hands called “water hammer.”
Water hammer occurs when the water flow in your pipes is suddenly interrupted, causing the water to crash over itself, shaking the pipe and causing it to hit the wall or other pipes around it.
Think of it this way, if you were driving a car down a street at 100mph, and were suddenly met with a wall (a sharp turn, or a gate coming down), there would be a loud bang. It happens the same way when the rushing water in your pipes meets a pipe elbow, or when a valve is closed suddenly.
If these occurrences are common in your home, you should address the issue as soon as possible, as water hammer can lead to damaged hardware and can even, in extreme cases, cause pipe fittings to separate from one another.
Running Water And Gurgling
Phantom sounds of running water are almost always a sign that you have a broken water line somewhere that is spewing water. In this case, it is imperative that you call a trusted plumber, like Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer, immediately.
Waterline leaks that go undetected or unaddressed can not only cause your water bill to increase by hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but they can also lead to larger plumbing problems like burst pipes.
A gurgling sound coming from your sink or shower drain, or even from your toilet, usually signifies a less immediate threat, but one that should be addressed nonetheless. The gurgling sound is a result of air bubbles that have become trapped in your pipes due to clogged vents.
These clogs occur when dirt, grease, hair, mineral buildup, organic waste, and even food particles accumulate in a drain vent, no longer allowing for air or water to escape. Whenever you get tired of listening to the gurgling, give Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer a call and ask about plumbing inspection!