A clicking or ticking from the pipes when the water runs is usually the pipe moving against the framing as it expands. The fix is securing or cushioning the line.
The expansion
Hot water warms the pipe, and the pipe expands and slides against the wood or the hangers, making a click. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Greenville, the click is most noticeable right after a hot draw.
The movement
A pipe that is not supported tight enough shifts slightly when the water flows, and the movement makes the sound.
The fix
Adding supports, cushioning the hangers, or securing the loose runs stops the movement and the click.
The pressure
High pressure makes the movement worse, so a regulator in range also helps.
The call
Anchor the pipes and end the clicking. Call 888-217-3585 and Greenville, SC Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Greenville pro.
Plumbing in Greenville: what to know
In Greenville, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Greenville County — from Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest to ZIP codes like 29601, 29614, 29607 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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