When I turn on the hot water in the kitchen, the faucet starts 'humming' - only hot water and only in the kitchen. Any ideas?
2006-06-28 07:53:56 · 6 answers · asked by retard 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is NOT the pipes - it is the faucet.
Thanks Bob, that sounds like it.
2006-06-28 08:19:30 · update #1
Humming comes from a loose washer at end of stem. Turn off water dissemble faucet valve. Tighten washer screw, if worn turn over and tighten. Water banging is caused from . When shut off and water hits end of pipe. I call your prop the singing washer song.
2006-06-28 23:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably a calcium build up inside the faucet, causing the washers or "O" rings to act like a reed in a clarinet. If you feel handy try to rebuild the faucet, if it is an inexpensive faucet to begin with just replace it.
2006-06-28 08:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hot water pipes probably aren't securely fastened as they make their way through the house and are causing the pipes to vibrate causing that hum.
I think, or they could be purring becuase they are happy you are there, but my first impression is you're missing some pipe clamps.
2006-06-28 07:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need what they call a "shock absorber", (or dampener), put in-line with the hot water feed line.
2006-06-28 07:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh call a plumber?
2006-06-28 07:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what song is it humming? ;)
2006-06-28 07:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋