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Rattling water pipes, something to be worried about?
Live in an old 70+ year house in Boston. Probably original copper water pipes. Pipes were working fine, until recently there is a rattling noise in the pipes when we fill the tub on the second floor. Its fairly noisy, like air is stuck in the pipes, and usually goes away after a few seconds, likely when we increase or decrease the flow of water in the tubs. Is this something to be worried about? Should I get a plumber to take a look at it? It has never happened with this regularity in the 6 years we have lived in the house. thanks
Forced hot air for heating, so that is not the issue. The rattling is only in the bathtub, which is leaking a little water. Definately time to replace the washers in the bathtub, could that be it? Most of the other sinks and bathtubs/showers, do not leak.
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- ozarks bumLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
It would almost definitely be air in the line. As you turn on the faucet, the water pressure forces the air up and out, and that creates vibrations. Since it goes away, I would look for some kind of air leak that is allowing the air to get to the top of the pipe. First, though, I might look at the faucets and see if they are holding the pressured water right to their opening taps. Are they leaking a bit? How old are they? The older screw type valves do wear down after years, especially in older applications.
- adam/pennyLv 71 decade ago
DO YOU HAVE WATER RADIATORS FOR HEAT?
IF SO TRY BLEEDING ALL OF THEM AS THE AIR MIGHT BE TRAPPED IN THERE.
bleeding means to open a small valve on the radiator to let the air out.
other than that i never heard of it being a problem if left in there.
good luck to ya
