what does your weird toilet flush sound mean?
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What Does That Weird Toilet Flush
Sound Mean?
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What’s really annoying is waking up in the middle of
the night because of a weird noise coming from the bathroom.
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You later on realized thatyour loved one just usedthe toilet; flushed it andwhat came next was ascary gurgling sound.
What does that toiletflush sound mean? Readon and we’ll tell you.
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Vibrating Sound
When you hear vibrating soundsafter you flush your toilet, theysimply imply the presence ofunsecured pipes. Pressure isreleased during flushing which isthen the reason why pipes thataren’t tightly secured vibrate.
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Banging Sound
It is referred to as waterhammers. This occurs whenthere is high pressure comingfrom the pressure tank orwater heater tank. When youflush your toilet, pressure isreleased therefore causing thebanging sound.
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Ticking Sound
You’ll usually hear this whensomeone’s taking a hot bath. Copperpipes expand and contract dependingon the temperature of water thatpasses through it. Once your familymember is done taking a shower, thepipes will cool down and ceaserubbing against another pipe, metal orwood surface next to it.
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Phantom Flushes
When you hear a flush andno one’s even using yourtoilet, that’s phantomflushing. This usuallysignifies a leak somewherein the system that shouldbe found and fixed.
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The “Ccccchhh” Sound
If you hear this soundsporadically, you have tocheck your toilet flapperbecause it could alreadybe worn out or simplyloose.
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Loud Sound
If you hear any loud, scarysound after flushing thejohn, adjust your pressurevalve. It could be a sign of apressure problem. You mayalso try lifting the float upsince such sound issometimes caused byconstrained water flow.
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The presence of a loudsound while your toiletrefills is indicative ofuneven water supply.Adjust the valve or turn itdown a bit to lessen theamount of water thatgets into the tank.
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If you’re hearing some weird toilet flush sound at home and can’t figure out what causes it, it’s time
to call your licensed Miami plumber!
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Douglas Orr Plumbing delivers exceptional yet affordable plumbing services in all of Miami-Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach County.
If you need professional plumbing help, don’t hesitate to ring us at 1-800-DOUG-ORR!
Douglas Orr Plumbing
(305) 887-1687 www.OrrPlumbing.com