Is your hot water system making noise? If you’re sure it’s coming from the system, don’t stress too much yet – even though we fully understand that fixing or replacing it can be very expensive. And you can’t go too long without hot showers or clean dishes, either. But how do you know if that hot water system noise is something to worry about or not? Let’s explore:
Before you start to worry about a hot water system problem, let’s run through when NOT to worry.
If what you’re hearing is a soft whooshing or hissing sound, breathe a sigh of relief – that’s just the gas burner from your gas hot water systems.
For electric hot water systems, the sound of the heating element doing its thing is a faint humming.
Your solar hot water system includes a pump or a fan, and on many systems, the normal operation of these is an obvious whirring or humming.
Heat pump hot water technology is probably the loudest of all the hot water systems on the market across Brisbane, but it’s been getting a lot better as the technology evolved in the last few years. These days, it’s more of a rhythmic whirring sound, but that’s just the compressor – and nothing to worry about.
So what are the hot water system noises you really do need to worry about? Hot water is a critical and indispensable part of modern life across Brisbane & beyond, so when problems do emerge, it’s important to catch them early to prevent bigger problems and bigger bills down the line.
The 5 hot water system noises to worry about
Hot water system making banging noise?: A hot water system making knocking noises is a similar sensation to worry about – and it could be something called a water hammer. The pressure regulator could be the culprit, or it could also be:
- Air in the pipes
- A malfunctioning valve.
Hot water system making gurgling noise?: If what you’re hearing is gurgling or bubbling, you might be dealing with a blockage. If the cause of that is a build-up of sediment in the tank, a flush can help with that.
Hot water system making high-pitched noise?: This alarming noise could point to a leak in the pipes or the pressure relief valve. You’ll need a plumber to assess the issue and implement a repair to prevent further damage.
Hot water system making loud noise: If the noise is more like a loud grinding or screeching, the motor or pump is probably on the way out. The only solutions are either component replacements or – more likely – a new system.
Hot water system making rumbling noise: A bit of rumbling or popping is normal – but if it’s not sounding normal anymore, sediment build-up could be causing bigger problems every time the system heats up.
We’ll fix your hot water system problem!
If you’re sufficiently worried, you’re already reaching for the number of your favourite Brisbane plumber, aren’t you? After all, replacing a hot water system – especially in these times of skyrocketing living costs – is something your bank balance can little afford.
Hopefully, a visit by Hot Water Systems Brisbane will keep the costs down with nothing more than a timely and affordable hot water repair. But even if you do need a brand new system installed, we can do it at the most competitive rates across Brisbane – and new, super-efficient technology can then keep your bills as low as possible for years. Not only that, we also offer our expert services in surrounding Brisbane regions including Logan, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Ipswich and beyond!
Call Hot Water Systems Brisbane today
Hot water system making noise? Don’t take a risk with your lifestyle, your hip pocket and your sanity and instead give the friendly and fully-licensed Brisbane hot water specialists right here at Hot Water Systems Brisbane a call today.
