It Sounds Like Water Constantly Running In House [Causes]

The reason water seems to constantly run in your home can be due to a faulty pipe, damaged or leaking toilet tank system, slow drains in the pipe, etc. The list goes on.

However, not all cases are the result of faulty equipment.

The plumbing system in most homes makes unregulated noises when in use. It may be banging, whizzing, rattling, or knocking sounds and is irritating and uncomforting to the ears.

Why It Sounds Like Water Constantly Runs In Your House

High Water Pressure

The high water pressure causes damage to pipes and water use appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. The high pressure doesn’t damage the pipe in a single day, instead, it is a long process involving regular hitting of pressurized water to a certain point of the pipe.

Most modern homes have a pressure regulator installed to reduce high water pressure.

If your home lacks this regulator, you can seek the help of a professional plumber to install it. It is affordable.

Faulty Toilet Tank

A faulty toilet tank can lead to water drainage onto the ground or toilet bowl, but it’s not always the case. If you notice a dripping sound in your bathroom without any leaks, the damage is probably inside the water tank. Hence, you do not observe any leakage of water on the floor.

Dripping water sound is usually formed inside toilet tanks. Often, an overflow tube develops cracks which may result in leakage of the toilet tank.

Moreover, there are several reasons for a faulty toilet tank like a loose-fill valve, worn-out fill valve, leaky flapper, worn-out gaskets, or cracked toilet tank. 

Sometimes the flappers that seal the tank from the toilet bowl can develop wear and tear over time, leading to a tiny opening. Eventually, the damage can result in water dripping into the toilet bowl.

Usually, plumbers decipher the exact problem by removing the tank lids and flushing the toilet to locate the damage. After that, they either fix or replace the damaged parts. The damage can be in the form of tube leakages, damaged flapper, or faulty ball float.

Damaged/Cracked Pipes

A continuous dripping sound can be due to damaged or cracked wall water pipes. Usually, these cracks are hard to identify because it’s inside the wall. A cracked water pipe leads to structural damages, which can invariably increase your monthly water bill if not solved immediately.

This dripping or popping sound can also be caused by high temperatures when using a water heater.

There are several methods to cure crack pipes like drain relining, slip lining, and drain excavation. However, you can’t perform these techniques yourself as it requires professional experts and equipment.

If you are sure a high temperature causes the dripping sound, you no longer need to worry. However, if you notice that the sound is caused by leakages from a wall water pipe, contact the service plumber immediately.

Faulty Sump Pump

A sump pump is used to remove water from the basement and if you have one, then it could be the reason for the leakage. If it’s not working properly, then the water will constantly run into your basement.

Improper plumbing

If the initial house plumbing is not done properly, it can cause water leakage problems. Also, it is a common reason for constant water running in your home. In this case, you should reach out to a plumbing professional to resolve the issue.

Leaky Toilet Faults

The sound made by a leaky faucet depends on the size of the damage. The noise produced could be loud enough to keep your entire family awake all through the night. Also, the noise could be faint, making it hard to pinpoint the damage. Finally, the damage could drip water slowly.

Toilet faucets leakage can be caused by various reasons. Usually, leakage could occur under the faucet sprout due to wear and tear. Also, corrosion could affect the inlet port preventing it from sealing water into the faucet nozzles.

This issue can easily be solved by a professional plumber. They just have to locate the leakage and fix them up. If needed, the faucet spout and inlet port could be replaced.

Slow Drains

Most times, the drain could be neutral and not involve any damage, leakage, or cracks. For instance, some toilet appliances like the shower, the tap, and even the toilet tanks could leak for a short while after being used.

Another cause of slow drain can be when shower nozzles are blocked with dirt. The dirt can easily be removed from the shower nozzles using the appropriate method.

Also, there are a couple of DIY methods to clog the drain. Like, you can pour acid into the drain pipe to clear off the dirt obstructing the path of the water. However, if the problem is severe, you might need to call experts who will replace the entire drain pipe.

If your manual way of removing the clogged dirt didn’t work, call a plumber for a fix.

Sound Of Running Water In House – How To Recognize The Cause?

Rattling Noises

When your house’s plumbing system was done, you would have noticed that it runs through the house walls, ceiling, and roof. Well, this does not apply to all houses. The pipe installation either delivers water to key areas in the home or receives wastewater and directs it to the sewage system.

During the pipe installation, pipes are fixed to the floor, wall, and ceiling using a supporting strap. If the strap is loosened, the pipe starts to rattle when water passes through it.

If left unaddressed, the pipe could develop leaks and can eventually burst. This could lead to a constant running of water in your home.

To fix it, replace the loosened strap with a new one. Also, tighten the strap up if it’s not damaged.

Water Hammering/Banging Noises

A water hammer is also known as a shockwave and is regarded as a loud bang within wall pipes. It is caused when water running with a high current inside the pipe suddenly stops and collides with a valve. This collision could result in the formation of cracks and leakage in pipes.

What most plumbers do is install a different pipe called an air chamber. The installation is done alongside the previous one. The newly installed pipe serves as a shock absorber in which air is softened or absorbed into the air chamber.

Clicking Or Popping Sound

A clicking or popping water sound is caused due to temperature change. You must have heard a clicking sound when the heater is turned on. It is common and caused by expansion taking place in the pipe.

This characteristic of pipe is only restricted to PVC pipes. But if the noises you hear are far from what was mentioned above, contact a plumber immediately.

Conclusion

The reason why you constantly hear the sound of running water might not be as problematic as we think it is. It could be a minor issue that could be solved by tightening up your tap or replacing cracked pipes.

However, whenever you notice any sound, take an extra step to observe to what is going on and contact a plumber if needed.