{"id":866,"date":"2021-02-02T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=866"},"modified":"2021-01-29T14:28:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T19:28:30","slug":"whats-water-hammer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/whats-water-hammer\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Water Hammer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"portrait-of-hands-holding-white-paper-house\"You shouldn\u2019t notice much noise from your home\u2019s plumbing system. But things are a bit different right now \u2026 you hear a loud banging whenever you turn a faucet on. This is called water hammer, and it’s a problem. It\u2019s not just annoying: it\u2019s something that\u2019s going to negatively affect the functionality of your home\u2019s plumbing system.<\/p>\n

If you hear this noise, then we\u2019re here to help you out with everything you need. We have just the plumber in Dayton, NJ<\/a> for you. Water hammer isn\u2019t something you should ignore. When you hear this sound, make sure you pick up the phone and say something about it to our professionals.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Happening?<\/h2>\n

So what exactly is happening when you hear water hammer happening in your house? Water hammer can be caused by a few different things:<\/p>\n

High Water Pressure:<\/strong> High water pressure is the result of trouble at the main valve.<\/p>\n

Old Pipes:<\/strong> Your pipes are old and just moving around a bit. You can\u2019t expect a pipe that\u2019s been around forever to be as sturdy as it once was. They rattle as water moves through them and this causes water hammer.<\/p>\n

Debris in Water Chamber:<\/strong> Water or any other debris in your home\u2019s air chambers is going to be a problem that causes water hammer.<\/p>\n

Failing Appliance:<\/strong> Sometimes things with your home\u2019s water heater, dishwater, or other water-related appliance can go wrong. When this happens, you might start to notice water hammer.<\/p>\n

Why Is It Happening?<\/h2>\n

Now you know what caused the problem that you\u2019ve had with your home\u2019s water hammer. Now let\u2019s talk about why<\/em> the water hammer might happen in your home.<\/p>\n

The thing about water hammer is that the general reason it\u2019s happening is pressure. Sometimes it\u2019s too much pressure (high water pressure) or pressure your system can\u2019t handle (failing appliances or old pipes). No matter the cause, you\u2019re going to need to consult a professional for the work necessary to fix it.<\/p>\n

How Do I Keep It From Happening in the Future?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already been through an issue with water hammer. Now, let\u2019s talk about how to prevent water hammer in the future. There are a few things that you can do. You want to start by consulting a professional to tighten any loose pipes. Loose pipes are more common than you think. Tightening up your pipes is a surefire way to prevent low-level water hammer going on in your home.<\/p>\n

Have you already done this and you\u2019re still facing problems? You might want to install an air chamber or a water pressure regulator. An air chamber is a short upright piece of pipe that\u2019s installed close to the valves that produce the water hammer.<\/p>\n

A water pressure regulator is something that you should go for if water hammer seems to be a persistent issue in your home. If the water pressure entering your home is too high as a whole, then you can install a regulator. We\u2019re going to help you find the solution that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

Contact Scaran for all your plumbing needs in our area.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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