The strange noises you keep hearing around your home may be from a failing appliance. Rattling, banging, boiling, and clicking are some of the most common noises associated with appliances that are malfunctioning. Dishwashers, water heaters, and refrigerators are some of the most common noise makers. Keep reading to find out what these appliances are trying to tell you.
Rattling Dishwasher
A rattling dishwasher is a sign of trouble. If the rattling noise only happens during the filling cycle, your inlet valve may be shot and need to be replaced. This is a difficult process that’s best left to a professional. Another dishwasher noise to look out for is a repetitive and quick bumping sound during the drying cycle, which is often caused by a loose fan blade.
Banging or Gurgling Water Heater
The banging you hear from a water heater indicates that your water heater needs to be flushed. The banging, gurgling, or popping your hear is the result of hard water sediment coming together and forming clumps. As the water in the heater rises, these clumps sometimes explode like a kernel of popcorn. Have this fixed as soon as possible because these chunks could grow too large to pass through the drain valve.
Boiling Water in Heater
Boiling sounds coming from your water heater may mean the unit is overheating because of an increase in pressure buildup. Call a professional immediately because there is a risk that the water heater could explode.
Constantly Clicking Refrigerator
Many refrigerator noises are perfectly normal, but a fridge that’s constantly clicking likely has an electrical problem near the compressor. When a refrigerator compressor starts going bad, it loses the ability to take in and distribute the proper amount of electricity. Because the compressor is constantly being fed electricity, it receives more electricity than it can handle, eventually overloading and releasing the current in a loud click.
Let EG Appliance Repair of Los Angeles get to the bottom of your noisy appliance problem and fix it today. Many of our experts have decades of experience in appliance repair, as well as backgrounds as electricians and engineers. Take advantage of our expertise and professionalism today by calling (818) 633-2178.