How to Make Pipes Stop Gurgling

Prevent the loud gurgling noises from occurring in your pipes.

Noisy pipes can cause aggravation, frustration and just plain annoyance. Find the source of the problem and eliminate it so you won't have to deal with the loud, gurgling sound of water getting caught in the pipes. Gurgling of this type is primarily caused by a blocked or broken vent or a clog in the drain itself.

Things You'll Need

• Snake
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Vent pipe

Instructions

1. Snake the drain to remove any clogs that may have built up and are causing the gurgling sounds. Run a long plumber's snake into the drain and move it around until it finds the clog. Remove the clog and run water down the drain.

2. Pour baking soda down the clogged drain. If the snake didn't get the whole clog, the combination of baking soda with white vinegar should finish the job. Follow the baking soda with vinegar, which will produce a chemical reaction and clean the drain, removing any clogs.

3. Check the plumbing vent pipes. A pipe that is broken, cracked or wasn't installed properly can be the source of the problems. The vent pipe or pipes may need to be replaced. New pipes can be purchased at a hardware store, or you may need to contact a plumber to reinstall or replace vent pipes.

References

• Check This House: Plumbing Vent Problems in Your House
• The Drain Team: Gurgling Noise in a Clearwater Toilet Prompts Call to Plumbing Company
• This Old House: Silencing a Gurgling Toilet