The theremostat broke off my shower months ago and until I can get it fixed, the temperature is fixed at a fairly hot setting. After about 10 minutes a loud bang is emitted (I think from the pipes) which is then heard outside where the vent is. I know I need to get the thermostat fixed but does anyone know why this is happening? Is it becuase of the surge of hot water needed to run the shower? Is it causing damager? It only happens when running a hot shower.
2007-09-16 03:02:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That banging is from water sitting in the pipes when no water is flowing through. When the hot water hits the cooler water that is sitting in the pipe, it created a bang. Nothing to worry about. This is normal for pipes to do this! There is also nothing that you can do to fix this. It's just a natural thing that happens!
2007-09-16 03:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfchevy3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are causing lots of damage. get it fixed fast. you can also have water hammer. it's when air gets in the water lines and will corrode the lines and you will find yourself with a hefty plumbing bill plus small leaks everywhere causing even more damage to your walls and ceilings. there is a tank you attach to the top of the water heater to fix this problem...i can't think of what it's called--sorry.
but point and case---fix your thermostat and if you still hear the banging, you need to fix the problem with the air in the line.
2007-09-16 13:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by pAgnAliA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you heat water it expands, the bang you hear is temperature conversion, cold water hitting hot water, [like thunder cold air hitting hot air, ] the heater kicks on reheating the cold water coming in, causing the water to boil, producing air, pockets, that can sometimes pop the lines loose, get the thermostat fixed,
2007-09-16 03:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water pipes, will expand, thru your pipes, and this will cause the banging sound,
however , if you secure, the pipes, this mite stop,
the thermostat, needs to be address, today, to stop you getting burnt , VIP
they don't cost much , and i believe your life mite depend on it
2007-09-16 03:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋