Noisy Drains

[JimW]

When water runs down the sink drain in the bathroom, the tub drain makes a gurgeling sound. And in general all our drains our very noisy. Is this a venting issue and if so how should I remedy the problem?

[FRED PAULSENParticipant]

: When water runs down the sink drain in the bathroom, the tub drain makes a gurgeling sound. And in general all our drains our very noisy. Is this a venting issue and if so how should I remedy the problem?Note: When water is released from the sink, or any fixture higher than the tub it makes a gurgle because, in most cases, the main sewer is about to become stopped up, in most cases, not all. The noise you describe does not sound like it is an open line, like someone left the trap off or something. It is hard to recommend without hearing and seeing. If water actually comes up in the tub when you flush a commode, then it would be the main sewer or house drain.

[FRED PAULSENParticipant]

: When water runs down the sink drain in the bathroom, the tub drain makes a gurgeling sound. And in general all our drains our very noisy. Is this a venting issue and if so how should I remedy the problem?you have a blockage……….. its eaither in the floor waste (basin and bath both go to floor waste), or its in you main sewer……but either way, its a blockage and it will get worse, try draino if its the bath or basin, and a plumber if its ya main sewerDISCLAIMERAll advice is given with-out seeing the job, and hence all advice MUST be taken as advice with limited knowledge on the exact situation. NO responsibility can or will be taken. And yes, I am a licensed plumber with my own business in Brisbane Australia

[FRED PAULSENParticipant]

: When water runs down the sink drain in the bathroom, the tub drain makes a gurgeling sound. And in general all our drains our very noisy. Is this a venting issue and if so how should I remedy the problem?I would agree with the other follow ups, it is most likely a clog somewhere in the line. A plumber is probably your best bet, I would shy away from any crystal Drano or other crystal drain cleaners, if their is a clog and it is too much for it to eat through, the clog can get worse and you can actually cause a problem for the plumber who comes to do the work!

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