If you hear a loud banging, knocking, or thudding sound when a faucet shuts off, you may be dealing with water hammer. Water hammer happens when moving water suddenly stops or changes direction inside your pipes. The force can create a shockwave that causes pipes to move, shake, or bang against surrounding materials. While it…
Introduction If you hear loud banging, knocking, or thudding when you shut off a faucet or when appliances stop drawing water, your plumbing system is likely experiencing water hammer. While the noise can be startling, the real concern comes from the stress these pressure surges place on pipes, valves, and fixtures. Over time, repeated water…
Our homes are never completely silent. We usually become accustomed to hearing the normal background sounds in our living spaces. That’s why it can be startling when a new noise is heard, like unexplained sounds in your pipes. What causes pipes to make noise and what should you do about it? Expanding Copper Pipes Copper…
