What is wrong with my bathroom?

Question

I just moved into an apartment and everytime I use the toilet, after I flush, I hear a sound that is best described as a FOGHORN. It lasts for about 4 seconds and as you can imagine is VERY disturbing. Any plumbers on Yahoo answers? Help?

Answer 1

You have a bad fill-valve. It may just have debis in it causing the noise, but it is easier and faster to install a new one. I prefer Fluidmaster 400A valves. Less than $10 at Home Centers and hardware stores. really easy installation with their instructions. This should be done by the landlord though to prevent you from being blamed for anything that could happen.

Answer 2

Sounds like the inlet flow valve is vibrating as it operates.
Take the top off the tank. Hold the float up by hand while flushing. If the noise is gone-then it should return when you drop the float. If this is it-then you may be able to throttle the flow with the shut off valve beneath the water tank. You may have to replace the inlet flow valve. If this exercise does not expose the problem, then maybe the float or inlet valve is touching the side of the tank. If so-just move it over a little.

Answer 3

It sounds to me like air in the line. Since no one has lived there air could have been built up in the line especially if they didn't put an anti hammer device in the pipes when they built your apartment.

It may just go away with use. If it doesn't let your landlord know.

Answer 4

Could be the valve, could be air in the pipes, any number of minor things. Would have to actually be present to determine the actual cause.

Answer 5

Have you adjusted the water inflow valve? I've heard of pipes vibrating due to increased water pressure and it's noisy.