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Strange loud "barking" or "sneezing" sound

Anonymous user 19/02/2024 - 2.30 PM

I live in a flat and since yesterday I've been hearing this "barking" or a loud "sneezing" sort of noise from the pipes in my bathroom. Sometimes it occurs between a few seconds and then stops for 2 minutes or so and happens again. What's the reason for this?

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3 Answers

Maine plumbing and tiling

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cheltenham
This is potentially water hammer due to loose pipes, attempt to source where the main sound is coming from and identify if the pipework is loose. Clip or support the pipework in place and run the taps on and off to see if this resolves the problem. Alternatively it maybe air in the system, run all the taps in your house in order to free the air from your system. I hope this resolves your situation .
Answered19 November 2023
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A&I Smart services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Norbury, London
This may happen do to different reasons could be the pressure or the valve if there is any and sometimes it may be just the cartage on tap need to be change. Must be checked to determine what's the reason
Answered19 November 2023
0

D & R Property and Plumbing Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
New Romney
water hammer ,uncliped pipes, ball valve judder, worn ceramic discs in taps,clip any uncliped pipework,fit equilibrium fill valves to toilets and cold water storage tanks, turn down water pressure or fit pressure control valve, or fit water hammer arresters as near to the sound as is possible , you may need to check other flats for source of noise .
Answered19 November 2023
0