Q—Our hot water heat is noisy, and disturbs our sleep. The plumber told us the noise is normal. Is there anything we can do about it?
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 Posted in Bedrooms, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Heating/Cooling, Historic Homes, Insulation, Money-Saving Tips, Noise Problems, Plumbing, Timely Home Upgrades, Winter | No Comments »A—There are three types of sound that hot water heating makes—hum, gurgle, and pop. Humming is usually caused by vibrations from the circulator pump. I’ve seen this problem with pumps that are larger than necessary, and with pumps that are ...
