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Home » DIY FAQs » Plumbing » Working with Pipe » I have a problem with the plumbing in my house making groaning and honking sounds. What causes this?

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It could be that you have lost your “air cushion.” To get it back, turn the water supply off at the main valve. Turn on all the faucets around your home. Then turn on the main valve again and shut off each faucet. This should take care of the problem.
 

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