How Do You Fix Noisy Water Pipes?
Noisy water pipes can be frustrating to tolerate. Although no real problem exists, people subject to the constant rattling and jerking motion that noisy water pipes often make will be prompted to call a plumber to have them fixed. However, if one is familiar with the very basics of plumbing, there are several things that can be tried before paying to have a plumber come out and put those pipes to sleep. How to Fix Noisy Hot Water Pipes Step 1 Turn on the hot water and let it run. If the noise is present, this is a clue to look to see if a copper pipe is bouncing against a joist, beam or stud. Step 2 Leave the water on and trace the water pipe to the noise. If the pipes are actually bouncing against a joist, beam or stud, use foam rubber to correct. Step 3 Wedge a small piece of foam rubber between the pipe and the joist, beam or stud. Noisy Pipes When Turned On and Off Step 1 Check to see that water pipes are secured to the framing. If not, secure water pipes to the framing with bracke
