You don’t have to worry about your plumbing system when it works properly, the flow of water, removal of waste, that’s it.
Things don’t constantly go smoothly. There are times when the plumbing can break down and be noisy; When your fixtures hiss, the water pressure is too high, over time, this can increase your water bill and stress your pipes, however installing a pressure regulator can maintain normal PSI levels. If your pressure is too high, you may hear a distinctive thud when you turn off a faucet. Installing air chambers or shock absorbers in the pipes might help, as well as a regulator. Whenever the water is shut off, these devices compress, cushioning the hammer effect, however low pressure could cause your fixtures to whistle. If you have a pressure regulator, try lowering it. If you hear a whistle could also be a sign that there’s air or debris in the pipes. To address that issue, turn off your main shutoff valve and run the faucet until you drain out all the water, then open the valve again and see if that helps. When you flush the toilet or drain water, do you hear your pipes rattling? They might be physically loose. If any of the fittings are not properly secured, tighten them up to quiet the noise… Your vent pipe may be congested, preventing water from draining properly and causing awful aromas and gases to back up into your house, and visually inspect the vent opening for obstructions. The dripping of a plumbing fixture isn’tjust a minor inconvenience. It’s also a serious waste of water, every year, 3,000 gallons of water can be wasted by a leaky faucet. You can solve the problem by installing a modern washer or even a modern faucet before wasting another drop. Your warm water gas furnace or pipes may have mineral buildup if you hear a whoosh during your yearly shower! Hard water, or water containing a high amount of minerals, is most likely to cause this. The sediment may need to be flushed out of your gas furnace or pipes by a professional… Future issues can also be minimized with a water softener, but get your plumbing system flowing again by calling a qualified plumber when in doubt.