It used to go away fairly quickly, but now its going on for a long time, easily an hour. And it sort of makes the floor vibrate in that bathroom. I think it is getting louder, I am convinced it is going to cause something to explode! No one else in the house seems to be worried about it, but it is not a healthy sound for plumbing to make. Only one toilet sets it off, so what is going on here? I am ready to start a betting pool on when its finally going to blow up, it sounds (and feels) that bad!
2007-04-13 18:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by EileenNellie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like water hammer! Turn the main water valve off. Open all the faucets in the house, until no more water flows. Now, close all the faucets, and turn the water back on. If this makes the problem go away, contact me, for a full explanation of what is happening! Good luck! What have you got to lose?
2007-04-13 19:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Pipes make a weird rumbling, groaning sound when one toilet is flushed, but not the other one?
It used to go away fairly quickly, but now its going on for a long time, easily an hour. And it sort of makes the floor vibrate in that bathroom. I think it is getting louder, I am convinced it is going to cause something to explode! No one else in the house seems to be worried about it, but it is...
2015-08-19 02:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Far 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 21:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "water hammer" is caused by water hitting the corners of the pipes. Pipes, contrary to what you might think, are not "filled" with water, they are only partially filled with water on the horizontal runs (I know, it's hard to believe, but trust me on this one). When there is a surge of water, the water/air moves quickly down the pipes and slams into the pipe bends, thus causing the "hammer". If you want to isolate the cause of your "hammer", then you need to try a few things first. It's either a "high pressure" problem, or a "low pressure" problem. By this I mean "supply" or "drain". Get a bucket, fill it with water and pour it down your toilet. If you get the sound without pushing down the handle to "flush", it means it's a low pressure, or drain problem. If this happens, it could be a vent that is clogged with leaves, debris or a bird's nest. To fix this problem, go on your roof and with a hose, run water down your vent. This usually clears the blockage. If your toilet drains without making any strange sounds, then it's a "high pressure" problem. To find out what's causing the problem, turn off the valve to your fill tank, flush your toilet to drain it as best you can, then disconnect the hose at the bottom of your tank. Hold the hose over your toilet bowl, or if it won't reach, into a bucket, and open the valve at the wall. If you get a hammer, it's the valve; if you don't get a hammer, it's your fill valve in the toilet tank. If it's the wall valve, turn off your main water line and open a faucet downstairs so the water will drain below the wall valve. Change your wall valve, turn the water back on and try again. If you still get a hammer sound, you'll need to either get a plumber or start checking for any other changes (I doubt this will happen). If it was the fill valve in the tank, you'll need to replace it. You don't need to replace it with the same style valve as there are many types available. Take your old unit out and take it with you down to the local hardware store and tell them you want a new one of these, but one that's very reliable. This should fix your problem with the least amount of guesswork.
2016-03-15 07:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When pipes are installed they are attached to the studs with 'C' type brackets. Sometimes a shim (small piece of wood) is wedged between the pipe and the wall if there is a gap. If the bracket or shim has come loose or fallen out, the pipe will vibrate against the wall making a horrendous noise. You can remedy this by tracking down the loose section and securing it to the wall. If that's not the problem, GET OUT. You have a ghost.
2007-04-13 18:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say the fill-valve on the toilet that causes the noise is the problem. These are easily and inexpensively (under $10) replaced. Go to a hardware or Home Center and purchase a Fluidmaster 400A fill-valve. The instructions are simple and well written. Should take less than a half hour to change it out.
2007-04-14 00:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the rubber ballcock doesn't seal itself after a flush, this noise will happen. Most likely the metal chain is getting caught up on the flush lever in the tank and won't allow it to seal.
2014-02-05 04:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Ian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when you use it????(Stay away from those burritos!!!)
Just Kidding!!!!
Actually could simply be a vent problem. Sewer is a gravity flow system. It requiers that their be proper venting.
Have you ever tried pouring out a milk jug and it gose "Glub, Glub, Glub as it tries to get air? If you were to poke a hole (Vent) in the bottom of the milk container when you are pouring out the milk it would flow fast and smooth.
Same with the toilet. Sounds like you have something restricting the venting.
2007-04-13 18:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by Jeff 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A number of factore, location, angle of the pipes and their instillation.
2007-04-13 18:38:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋