This is driving us crazy. It has been happening for about 2 months. It happens every time we turn off water anywhere inside our outside the home. It delays about 2 seconds then starts humming, rumbling for about 10 seconds. Newer home only 10 years old, not sure what the problem could be. Anyone have any ideas?
2006-10-20 05:04:38 · 6 answers · asked by h2ocruizer2000 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Turn off the main water shut-off valve. You’ll find it next to the water meter. Then turn on cold water faucets on both the sinks closest to the water meter and farthest away from the meter. This drains the cold water line.
After the sinks have stopped dripping, turn off the faucets and turn the main water shut-off valve back on. Now, turn on each of the faucets on all the sinks, showers and bathtubs, then flush all the toilets in the house. Doing this will reestablish the air cushion on your house.
2006-10-20 05:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did you turn off the water to the house? Did you do it properly at the main entry point? Turn on the heat in the house. If the supply was properly shut off, then the frozen outside pipe may simply be the water that didn't drain from the system and will not be a problem. If you can close both the outside taps, then do so. Bring the inside temperature up to 22°C (72°F) and check all pipes and taps regularly for the next 2 days to see if there are any leaks. While you are waiting, wrap all exposed pipes in insulation. After 24 hours, you could risk turning the water supply back on. The temperature may rise above freezing this afternoon, but it will fall again tonight. Don't expect warm weather until late March.
2016-05-22 05:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Called air hammering. Ignore it or call plumber.
Need air space above faucets so air doesn't slam into end of pipe. No - really!
Well, someone will explain it better.
2006-10-20 05:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other than air in the lines this could also be caused by too much pressure. if you are on city or rural water have your water system operator or plumber check your pressure. you should have less than 70lbs. if you have too much pressure you can by pressure regulator valves. hope this helps.
2006-10-20 08:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if you have air in the line, If you have water well could be your pressure tank.
2006-10-20 05:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by RoeB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is air in the pipes..
2006-10-20 05:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋