Q: Recently, I’ve noticed my hot water heater making an unusual noise that I’ve never heard before, and I’m not sure if it’s serious. Why is mywater heater noisy, and should I be worried about it? A: ...

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Q: Is there anything I can do to prevent my hot water heater from sounding like a giant percolator when it comes on? I noticed this in only one other place I have lived - is it something in the water?

Dear James: Whenever I shut the water off quickly, there is a banging sound. I am building a new house and want the plumbing to be quiet. What can I do to stop the banging noise? — Kenny T. Dear Kenny ...

When I was a child and heard groans or creaks in the night, my mother would reassure me: “That’s just the house settling.” And it’s true that a house can make noises for harmless reasons, like when ...

Every night before bed, Doris Robitaille begins her nightly routine. First, she turns on a noise canceling machine and rests it at the corner of her bed. She then clicks on the ceiling fan — pulling ...

A Spanish mom got the surprise of her life when she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. Keen to investigate, Cristina Barroso Lopez called out to ask whether someone was taking ...