Q: Why do my pipes bang when I shut off the water? A: You’re hearing water hammer — a pressure surge that happens when ...

Q:What is the answer for hammering pipes? Our house in Berkeley was built in 1917, so we know the pipes are old. We have two toilets, but neither leaks. We also have a dishwasher. Sometimes, after a ...

Danny Lipford: Racheal asks, “What causes the hammering sound in my water pipes when I turn on my kitchen sink? I can’t stand that thump, thump sound you hear a lot of times when you turn a faucet on ...

Q: Every time I turn off the water faucet in my laundry room, it sounds like someone is banging on the wall. Is my house possessed by evil spirits? Please help; the noise is frightening my kids. A: ...

Have you ever heard a banging noise coming from your water pipes when the water is turned off quickly? This is the result of water hammer. Have you ever heard a banging noise coming from your water ...

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Last week's column on "water hammers" struck a chord with two of our readers. One accused us of being "on the take" for suggesting that our homeowner might have to open a wall or call a plumber.

Q: Tim, every time I shut off a faucet in my home, my water pipes rattle and make a dreadful sound. It seems to me that they might burst. The problem is common in many houses on my street, as I’ve ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO GET THE JOB DONE Time • 30 minutes or less Level of difficulty • Easy (if you don't need to sweat any pipes) Materials • Water ...