View Full Version : Why do my pipes rattle when I turn on the water?
 
 mrslpj
Feb 2, 2011, 08:18 AM
When I turn on the water in the bathrooms, the faucets and pipes shake and rattle.
 hkstroud
Feb 2, 2011, 08:31 AM
You have a loose washer in a valve somewhere.  Probably in the stop valve.  Tell us more to help locate.
 ballengerb1
Feb 2, 2011, 08:32 AM
Tell us what your water pressure is, should be about 45 psi
 ma0641
Feb 2, 2011, 10:47 AM
If you have older style faucets with screw handles and washers, the washers could be loose.  Does it happen with hot and cold or just 1?  Does it occur with a toilet flush?  Could also be a damaged pressure regulator with a cracked diaphragm.