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  • Jul 23, 2013, 09:19 AM
    colleene
    Very loud humming noise when I turn off outside tap
    Hi, for the last week or so, whenever I water my garden, when I turn off the tap, this very loud noise starts. Yesterday it also happened when using the washing machine which is very close to this tap. The noise goes away when you flush the toilet? Is this an easy fix? Thanks for any help, much appreciated. Colleen
  • Jul 23, 2013, 09:27 AM
    hkstroud
    If the noise occurs while the water is running it is probably a loose washer in a stop valve somewhere. If the noise occurs after the water is turned off it is most likely a defective PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve).
  • Jul 23, 2013, 09:31 AM
    massplumber2008
    Hi Colleene

    To me, it sounds like the toilet fill valve washer has something stuck under it... especially if the noise resolves after flushing the toilet.

    Check out the video below to see how to repair this issue:



    Try the repair... super fast, super cheap and quick to do.

    Good luck!

    Mark

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