Silencing a Noisy Faucet

Taps are a commonly used in kitchen and bathroom fixtures in any residential or commercial property and it can be very frustrating when you encounter an issue with them like noise. Taps can whistle, scream or even chatter when they are on and off. The common causes of a noisy tap includes the fact you may have pipes that are too small for your water to pass through them or typically in older homes, taps can be restricted by the formation of scale. If this is a problem for you, you will have to replace the pipes which can be costly and time consuming.
However, the more ideal cause for a noisy tap is that a washer may not be held securely to the stem or is the wrong size which is an easy fix. All you have to do is turn off the water supply and replace the washer or tighten it so it is secure and this should eliminate the unpleasant noise. Alternatively, if this doesn’t fix the problem it could be because the washer seat is partially closed with residue and the unpleasant noise can be because of the restricted water flow. All you need to do is clean the washer seat.
If there is a loud squealing noise when the tap handle turns it means the metal thread of the stem is binding with the tap’s thread. If this is the case, remove the stem and coat the threads with lubrication as this should stop the noise. In addition, the noise could be caused by worn out tap body threads and stem threads and they can either be replaced or will require additional lubrication.
If none of these solutions work it could be time to replace your tap which is a fairly simple process. However, if you’d like a professional to do it contact Plumbers Bankside who is a team of plumbing professionals who can complete any emergency plumbing repair job. Plumbers South Bank strive for quality to ensure the customer remains 100% satisfied with the services they offer which includes plumbing, heating and drainage.