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About a month ago I noticed the sound of running water coming from my wall in the middle of my apartment. I notified the landlord after hearing it non-stop for 24 hours. They sent out the maintenance guy and he checked my unit and all surrounding units and said he cannot determine where the noise is coming from. He pretty much said to keep my eyes open for any water coming through the floor or ceiling.
Now, a month later the noise is louder. It sounds like someone has their shower on full blast 24/7. I told the landlord and was told the same thing. To keep an eye open for any water and until/unless they find anything they can't do much.
I got pretty used to the original noise but now that it's louder it's starting to bother me and make living here not that enjoyable.
Just in case something should happen in the future you'd be well advised to address your concerns to your landlord in writing. Verbal requests pretty much mean nothing. Just write him a nice businesslike letter advising that the noise of running water which you'd brought to his attention previously has now increased and you'd like him to send out a plumber. Send the letter return receipt certified mail.
I'm guessing this "maintenance man" is a basic handyman who can probably fix an easy plumbing leak but knows next to nothing about the field as a whole.
The owner pays for water or I would have pursued this more by now. They did inspect all the surrounding units and said they couldn't figure it out. I'll send something in writing just in case the worst happens.
If you don't have renters insurance already, I'd get some just in case the place starts floating away.
I find it odd that they can't find the source of the water. Do you have fire sprinklers? Maybe the fire dept or the sprinkler company should come out and take a look and listen.
The maintenance guy checked practically everything in the building and said it wasn't a toilet or anything. I'm not sure if they'd even notice the increased water bill since we have over 200 units in this complex. I do have renters insurance. We don't have the fire sprinklers here.
The maintenance guy said he could cut into my wall and check it out if I wanted but I'd have to allow him all day access to my place and it would make a huge mess. Sigh, I guess I'll just ride it out and keep my eyes open.
The maintenance guy checked practically everything in the building and said it wasn't a toilet or anything. I'm not sure if they'd even notice the increased water bill since we have over 200 units in this complex. I do have renters insurance. We don't have the fire sprinklers here.
The maintenance guy said he could cut into my wall and check it out if I wanted but I'd have to allow him all day access to my place and it would make a huge mess. Sigh, I guess I'll just ride it out and keep my eyes open.
I've had to do that... the least intrusive way is to cut out the opening the same size as an wall outlet or switch box...
I lets you get a peek inside and can be covered with a blank plate...
With the amount of water you hear... it has to be inside a pipe or the the apartments would be flooded...
Are you sure it sounds like water, and not gas or electrical?? I think I'd have him cut an opening. If they find the pipe, maybe they will insulate so the noise will dissipate.
Since no one in your apartment building is noticing any water intrusion, it sounds like a strap has snapped and what you are hearing is the vibration of the pipe as water is passing thru it.
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