Loud humming noise when hose is turned on (both sides of house). Hose is not kinked or clogged. Is main line into house--line from meter---hose bib--and a feed for manual pool fill. Have had cold water pressure issues in the past; could these be related? What should I do to fix it? Thanks!

Humming indicates a vibration. We track this down by touch and sound. We start where we feel the strongest vibration and the loudest hum. This hum could be caused by a loose washer or a small pebble that's vibrating against a seat. Is your house pressure high? Turn the hose on and start feeling around. Good luck! Tom

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Originally Posted by TL in SA

Loud humming noise when hose is turned on (both sides of house). Hose is not kinked or clogged. Is main line into house--line from meter---hose bib--and a feed for manual pool fill. Have had cold water pressure issues in the past; could these be related? What should I do to fix it? Thanks!

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I will look at those things; a slight vibration can be felt at the pipe and on a couple of interior walls; no knocking. Vibration is slightly more than what you would feel just grabbing onto a pipe that has water running through it. Nothing real notable.?

You mentioned high house pressure; I looked on our inspection sheet and it is in fact listed. We figured more water pressure in the shower could never be a bad thing (since most complain of low/no water pressure)... What do we need to do next? I just want my hot and cold water pressures to be adequate/normal and to be delivered without obnoxious noises. Thanks for all of your assistance!

Speedball... tried to give you positive feedback but the system won't let me; says I need to increase the reputation of others before posting another for you. What? You are my rock when it comes to plumbing. On previous posts I have tried your suggestions, some with great success, others with "require further assistance", which you have given. Let me know how I can make your world better; you have certainly made mine better!!

The first thing I would check the water pressure, use a water pressure gauge see the picture below,

The range of normal residential water pressure is from 30 to 80 psi. Ideally, the pressure should be set between 45 and 60 pounds in most residential plumbing systems.If the pressure rises too high particularly above 80 psi, plumbing fixtures and appliances (primarily hot water heaters) could be damaged or leak excessively, Good Luck.

John

Hello, 1. most hose connections have vacuum breakers that have a rubber washer, and sometimes these can vibrate when the water is turned on. 2. might it be that the rubber washers have broken off inside the faucet. Shut water off to the house then take a wrench and unscrew the stem out of the faucet to check to make sure that the rubber washer is still secure on the bottom of the stem.good luck.----Zeke----