What’s That Noise and What Does It Mean?

Do you hear strange noises coming from your pipes? Hammers and knocks? Whispers and screams? You’re not imagining it… probably. Your plumbing is trying to tell you something. But what?

If you pay attention to these noises, you can often address a problem before it does more serious damage. So let’s talk about what some of the more common plumbing noises may mean, and what you should do about them.

In today’s lesson…

  • Hammering, knocking, or banging
  • Squealing, screeching, or whistling
  • Gurgling
  • Rattling

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