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Gargling noise from toilet Update 8.27
Posted on 8/16/20 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 8/16/20 at 9:54 pm
New house to me. Have a toilet that is making water running noises. I replaced the flapper and it continued. I decided to replace everything in the toilet. Took the tank off and I still hear the noise. I then turned the water off to the house and still hear the “gargling” noise. The septic system was pumped and approved prior to me taking ownership. Is this a clog waiting to back up? How worried should I be? What should I do before calling a plumber?
Update
I checked the clean out before and after the septic tank. They flow like they should. I only hear the gargling before the tank, not after. There were no back ups on either side though. I got on the roof and flushed the air vent out with my water house. I still have the sound. I then unplugged the aerator and the noise stopped. What does this mean? Is there a stuck valve/flapper on the intake side of the tank? What is my next step?
Update
I checked the clean out before and after the septic tank. They flow like they should. I only hear the gargling before the tank, not after. There were no back ups on either side though. I got on the roof and flushed the air vent out with my water house. I still have the sound. I then unplugged the aerator and the noise stopped. What does this mean? Is there a stuck valve/flapper on the intake side of the tank? What is my next step?
This post was edited on 8/27/20 at 3:19 pm
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Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:19 pm to WeagleEagle
I had a similar issue last year. My septic tank backed up because the field drain bed was crushed from trucks that drove across my back yard. I’m surprised that yours would be doing that since you had your tank pumped out though.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:19 pm to WeagleEagle
Plumbing stack issue not allowing the free flow of air into the drains?
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:32 pm to wickowick
I was thinking that. I have to get on the roof to check the vent? It only makes the noise in the “kids” bathroom. The master literally backs up to it and is quiet as a mouse.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:37 pm to Bee Man
They told me it was pumped and gave me the cert for the parish to have the power switched to my name. I’m having some doubts now.
Posted on 8/17/20 at 9:07 am to WeagleEagle
quote:
My septic tank backed up
I had the same issue as OP and it was my septic tank as well. I had to get it pumped out.
Posted on 8/17/20 at 10:45 am to TygerB8
Could be a pipe misalignment after the pumping. The holding tank could’ve floated back up and fitting broke.
Also, if it was a tail line it could be clogged.
Also, if it was a tail line it could be clogged.
Posted on 8/17/20 at 12:34 pm to LSU999
is it gravity fed drain or sump pump? I have sump pump and the check valve gets stuck, and the pump cavitates in the system tank. toilet makes that noise when it happens.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:20 pm to chackbay
Update in OP
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:21 pm to chackbay
Gravity fed. Sound is constant.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 4:11 pm to WeagleEagle
quote:If it's only one toilet
I was thinking that. I have to get on the roof to check the vent? It only makes the noise in the “kids” bathroom. The master literally backs up to it and is quiet as a mouse.
and the other on an adjoining wall is fine
why you worried about the septic tank?
Posted on 8/27/20 at 4:22 pm to awestruck
I don’t want sewage to back up into the house. This bathroom is closest to the tank. I may be crazy. It may be normal to hear the aerator in the bathroom. This is my first experience with and aerated system.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 9:22 pm to WeagleEagle
I had this issue and one of the possible problems could be the holes around the inside lip are clogged from hard water build up. YouTube how to clean these and you'll get the gist.
(my problem ended up being the toilet not being level, which affected the ability to "spin" the water, just FYI")
(my problem ended up being the toilet not being level, which affected the ability to "spin" the water, just FYI")
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