If you hear a noise that sounds like a jack-hammer in your walls whenever a faucet cuts off or when the washing machine or dishwasher is in use, you probably have a water hammer. This happens when the flow of water rapidly stops or changes direction.
One way to eliminate this noise is to install a water hammer arrester at the location of the problem. This simple to install device is nothing more than a spring or piston encased in an air chamber, usually made from copper.
As the sudden flow of water is interrupted, the air chamber cushions the blow, stopping the violent rattling of the pipes that causes the hammer noise.
Hammer arresters can be installed at washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters; and you can find them at most hardware stores beginning around ten dollars.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
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