Why do plumbing pipes rattle

When you turn on a faucet in your home, all you want is a stream of water. But in many homes in the Bay Area, especially older ones, turning on the faucet also comes with a complimentary rattle or BANG. This shockwave causes your pipes to bang and rattle against the beams and structural material that surrounds them, which gives off a loud sound when you turn your faucets on and off.

Another possible reason that your pipes rattle when you turn on the faucet is that your pipes are not securely fastened in place. However, when the vent is clogged, a vacuum can form, and this vacuum can create the hammering noise. You should contact a Covina plumbing expert and ask about installing a pressure regulator or reduction valve, which can allow water to flow through your home at a more reasonable speed, which is also much easier on your plumbing and your water-supplied appliances.

Vibration or rattling sounds could be a symptom of a loose fitting or mount somewhere in your lines. Call Ace Pelizon Plumbing today at to request an inspection or service appointment!

Your home is your peaceful haven, but plumbing problems will ruin your peace. Just call Ace Pelizon. Then beginning with the highest faucets and fixtures in your home and working your way down to the lowest level, open all the valves in all fixtures to clear the blockage thoroughly.

A rattling noise that occurs when you first turn water faucets on or off can often be attributed to high water pressure. Overly high pressure needs prompt attention. Otherwise, it will not only make your pipes rattle, and eventually cause severe damage to both the pipe system and especially your plumbing-related appliances washing machine, dishwasher, and water heater.

Consider purchasing a water pressure test gauge to check. Home water pressure should generally be pounds per square inch PSI. If yours is higher, it can be reduced by installing a pressure reducing valve PRV. Already have a PRV in place?

The valve may need professional adjustment — or even replacement. Rattles, bangs and vibrations in your pipes are more often an annoyance than an indication of failing pipes or plumbing. Do you want to quiet those rattling pipes for good? Contact Knight Plumbing at