Residents of multi-apartment buildings, especially older apartment buildings, sometimes complain about strange and disturbing sounds from pipes. These can happen to anyone and can surprise even new homeowners. What do they mean and how can they be solved?

Pipes make noises when draining water

The pipes sometimes make loud, annoying noises when you let the water run. This may mean that the installation is aerated and needs to be flushed or vented. In some cases, low water pressure or a neighbor’s plumbing may be responsible for pipe noises. So, in the end, sound insulation may be the culprit here.

If the noise from the domestic pipe bothers you and you want to eliminate it, first carefully check the condition of all seals, the tightness of the installation and the condition of the filters.

The sound of water in the wall

Sometimes an unpleasant sound or noise of water comes directly from the wall. It means that the water flows through a water or sewage pipe located in the wall. The following factors may be responsible for such noise:

  • malfunctions in the water supply or sewage system, e.g. leaky connections or stuck valves,
  • atmospheric conditions, such as changes in water pressure or temperature,
  • bad location or installation of the water meter.

You can hear the pipe vibrating

Sometimes specific vibrations are also heard from the pipe, which may mean that the water in it is flowing too fast. This is a common problem in older buildings caused by:

  • fast flow of water,
  • insufficient stabilization,
  • impurities such as accumulated scale or rust.

How to get rid of pipe noise?

If the noise from the domestic pipe bothers you and you want to eliminate it, first carefully check the condition of all seals, the tightness of the installation and the condition of the filters. The next step should be to check the water meter settings and water pressure. If we can’t see the culprit at first glance, we will unfortunately have to plan a more thorough inspection and ask for the help of an expert. Access to pipes and installations is usually difficult and only qualified professionals can help us.

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