Squeaking Pipes

10 months ago

The pipes in our 100yo house have started squeaking when in use. One of the toilets on the first floor and a sink on the second. What's the cause? Should I be worried?

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Anna Devane
10 months ago
Be afraid…..be very afraid🫣

well it could be a number of things. mineral build up, worn washers or sometimes loose pipe straps. Thats the extent of my old plumbing knowledge but I hope that is of some help
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
10 months ago
Squeaking is nothing to worry about in a 100 year old home. What kind of shape are the pipes in?
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klem1
10 months ago
I'm only 80 and parts of me often squeak.
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Jake The Wonderdog
10 months ago
@Joseph Corlett, LLC: - "What kind of shape are the pipes in?" I'm going to guess "cylindrical". Sorry, I couldn't resist.

@klem1: Your answer made me chuckle.

@sigrid : can you be more specific than "squeaking when in use"?

A constant noise can be turbulence moving past an obstruction or it can be a chattering valve. Old toilet valves (with ballcock) and old style faucets (with washers, packing nuts, etc.) are usual culprits. Take a picture of the inside of your toilet and also the bathroom sink faucet and post it here.