This could be one of two things. One is water hammer cause by the faucet or appliance being turned on or off very quickly. This is easily corrected by the installation of water hammer arresters, (purchase 2 at your local plumbing supply sto...
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The noise problems in your basement are mainly from thermal expansion. Suggestions (1) Check all water line hangers / Are they secured with non - metal hangers or straps to floor joists?If not replace them with nylon pipe hangers which en...
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Strap and secure pipe to stop shake and noise. Drop in pressure is normal. Try using water on off peak times (if city water).
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The debris can cause a partial blockage that makes a washer or cartridge vibrate as the water rushes through it. I'd have to see this spool but most can be cleaned. Once I have a cartridge removed I place a towel over the open valve body an...
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Loose pipes or "cold hammer". Do you have loud banging noises that sound like a hammer is banging on the pipes from the inside or is it just a loud "BUzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" kind of sound? Cold hammer happens when hot steam...
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Depending where the noise was coming from, but this question is most likely to be answered in this way. If you switched a valve off and the noise was coming before the valve in the pipes, that would indicate a burst pipe.
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If it is several loud bangs within a very short interval, it is probably water hammer. In my house the water hammer was more pronounced with shutting the water off. Lowering the water pressure as it comes into your house is the easiest solu...
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