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Common House Noises and How to Fix Them
There's nothing like a persistent noise in your house to drive you to distraction with the repetitiveness of it, but also with worrying how much a fix will cost. Fortunately, most common household noises can be remedied without too much concern or expense.
If you're thinking of adding your house to South Bend homes for sale, you'll want to fix those noises before you put it on the market. As our real estate agents will advise you, these minor fixes can add up and too many of them may discourage buyers.
Are you hearing any of these annoying noises right now?
- Kettling Water Heater
This is the gurgling noise that water heaters make when sediment collects in the tank. The "kettling" sound is apparent during the heating cycle. It's caused by the hot water bubbling underneath the layer of sediment and trying to get out. Water heaters should be drained of water and sediment periodically and flushed out to remove mineral buildup. Otherwise, your water heater can't heat properly. - Squeaky Door
This can be incredibly annoying as you try to sneak into the kitchen for a midnight snack, or exit the back door without the neighbor's dogs hearing you and starting a bark fest. Try squirting some WD-40 on the hinge, or else tap out the hinge pin, coat it with petroleum jelly, and put it back in. Work the door open and closed a few times, and it should be good to go. - Dripping Sounds
Dripping sounds not only get on your nerves, but the cause for the noises can be costly too, wasting water over time. With a faucet, the cause is usually a worn-out washer. To fix it, turn the water off under the sink and drain the faucet. Take the faucet apart as you note the order of the parts. Remove the washer at the stem's bottom; take it to the hardware store to look for a replacement and put it back together.
Washerless faucet? You may have to replace a gasket, O-ring, or other part. You might need a plumber, or, depending on the type of faucet you have, you may succeed in fixing the leak with some internet directions.
If the dripping sound is not originating from any faucet or a toilet that you can detect, turn the water off at your main valve and see if you still hear it. If the dripping stops, you have a leak somewhere in your plumbing, and will need a plumber.
You may detect water dripping inside your HVAC cabinet. This is most likely due to a clogged condensate drain. Handy homeowners may be able to unclog the drain with bleach and water; otherwise, call your HVAC technician. The water can spill over and flood your home, damaging drywall and flooring. - Hissing
If your appliances run on gas, you could have a gas leak. Evacuate the house and call the gas company. - Buzzing Bulbs
Dimmer switches can put stress on bulbs as they regulate the electric current. Buzzing can mean the bulb is going out. Change it, but try switching to a bulb with a stronger filament, or replace the dimmer with one that alternates current in a gentler manner. - Scratching
Scratching sounds may indicate there are rodents (squirrels, mice, or rats) in the walls or attic. Bats and raccoons sometimes get into attics. You will probably need to call for professional help to remove the creatures.
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