When Plumbing Noises are Urgent!

Your plumbing system can make all sorts of noises. Some of them are normal and others can indicate a problem. If you’re hearing frequent sounds from your plumbing in Northfield, NH, here’s a handy guide you can use to decide whether or not it’s time to give us a call. If your noise isn’t listed or you have other questions, we will be happy to help you determine whether there’s a problem.

Plumbing is Banging

Do your pipes knock or bang? These sounds can mean different things depending on when the sound occurs.

• If you hear it when the water is running, the most likely culprit is high water pressure. You can test this yourself using a water pressure test gauge, or you can call us in. If the pressure is too high, we’ll adjust it or get you a new pressure-reducing valve.
• If you hear it when you turn the water off, you’re probably hearing a water hammer. This happens when a lot of water slams against a valve that has suddenly closed. Homes built after the 1960s should have water hammer arrestors in the pipes to stop this. Yours may be worn out or, if your home is older, it may not have them at all.
• If you hear the sound randomly throughout the day, you may have sediment built up in your water heater that’s causing the problem. Water heater repairs or a water heater flush can take care of the problem.

Plumbing is Squeaking

If your pipes squeak or whine, it’s likely you have a problem with your pressure-reducing valve. You may have several of these in your house, one for each room with water, or one for the whole home. Leaving them unrepaired can eventually cause overflows, burst pipes, and more. We’ll get you a new one so you can avoid a plumbing emergency!

Plumbing is Gurgling

If you hear bubbles or gurgles when you flush your toilet or drain your sink, it means there’s water trapped in your pipes. This can indicate a deep clog or even a sewer problem. Even if you have heard the sound for months or as long as you’ve owned your house, it means there’s an issue somewhere that will eventually need to be taken care of.

When To Call A Plumber For Drain Cleaning

If you’re a homeowner, then you will probably face this dilemma at some point. Do you call a plumber to fix a clog or continue to try doing so on your own? You can always call us at Rowell’s Services and we’ll give you our professional opinion about whether or not you need our drain cleaning services. However, here are some tried-and-true guidelines to help you decide what is best for your home.

YOUR CLOG IS DEEP

If you’ve tried the plunger and nothing changed, chances are you need to work with a plumber on that clog. We can use a plumbing snake or drain rodding to get deeper into your system and remove the clog wherever its located. We don’t recommend you try these methods without training because you can harm your pipes and cause even more damage.

YOU SEE WATER

Clogs can cause all sorts of backups and pipe damage. If you have leaks or you see pooling water outside of your pipes, give us a call about drain cleaning right away. We’ll fix the clog and we’ll also fix the damage that your clogged drains caused in your plumbing system.

YOU SUSPECT A SEWER CLOG

If you think you might have a clog in your sewer, don’t attempt to handle it on your own. If sewage is backing up or you smell that horrible sewer smell, pick up the phone and make an appointment with one of our drain cleaning experts right away. We’ll get your home back to normal fast so you can get on with your life.

YOU HAVE FREQUENT CLOGS IN ONE DRAIN

You need professional drain cleaning if you have one drain that seems to be your main problem. We’ll figure out why these clogs keep happening and help you get the final solution you need. Stop dealing with those clogged drains when you reach out to us today.

YOU USE A LOT OF DRAIN CLEANER

Most drain cleaners aren’t very good for your pipes. If you find yourself going through bottles of the stuff each month, it’s time for professional drain cleaning instead. We’ll find out why you have so many clogged drains and get rid of the problem for good

Call Rowell’s Services today if you need drain cleaning in Northfield, NH or the surrounding areas! Our Northfield plumbing and heating experts will get rid of that clog as soon as possible!

Call us whenever you need plumbing repairs, including water heater repairs, clogged drains, sewer repairs, and more. We can even fix overflowing toilets and frozen pipes. Make your appointment today!