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Noisy Pipes

There are many different sounds pipes can make ranging from loud hammering sounds to high-pitched squeaks. Among the causes are loose pipes, water-logged air chambers, or high water pressure. Some problems can be remedied by Fahrenheit Plumbing.

Banging

Pipes are usually anchored with pipe straps every 4 to 6 feet for horizontal runs, 8 to 10 feet for vertical. If your pipes bang when you turn on the water, you may need to add straps, cushion the pipes with a rubber blanket or both. When you anchor a pipe, especially a plastic pipe, leave room for expansion. Don’t use galvanized straps on copper pipes.

Water Hammer

This may occur when you quickly turn off the water at a faucet or an appliance. The water flowing through the pipes slams to an abrupt stop, causing the hammering sound.

Check for:
- Loose pipes- Anchor the pipes

Failed Air Chambers

These pipes, which are installed behind fixtures and appliances, hold air that cushions the shock when flowing water is shut off. They can lose their effectiveness if they fill with water.

- To restore air to the chambers, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve. Open all the faucets to drain the system. Close the faucets and turn the water back on. The air chambers should fill with air.

Check for:
- Water pressure that’s above 75 psi- Install a pressure-reducing valve to lower the pressure. (Call Fahrenheit Plumbing if you don’t want to try this yourself)