Water Hammer Finally Fixed After 26 Years in Warrandyte
A small plumbing issue that was making a big noise
Some plumbing problems are urgent. Others are just annoying enough that you learn to live with them.
For one Warrandyte homeowner, the sound of banging pipes had become part of the house for 26 years.
The culprit? A rear hot tap that would cause water hammer whenever it was used.
It wasn’t the tap they used every day, so it had been pushed into the “we’ll get around to fixing that one day” category – until the home was being prepared for sale.
Sometimes it’s the little plumbing jobs that make the biggest difference. A quick call to H2PRO Plumbing, a straightforward tap service, and that frustrating banging noise was finally gone.
The Plumbing Problem
The homeowner contacted H2PRO Plumbing after noticing ongoing water hammer from a rear hot tap.
Water hammer is the loud banging or knocking noise that can happen when water flow suddenly stops or changes direction inside your plumbing system.
In this case, the issue had been happening for decades and was traced back to worn internal tap components.
Our Solution
Jayden attended site, assessed the tap and identified that worn brass jumper washers were contributing to the water hammer issue.
Rather than replacing the entire tap, Jayden completed a tap service which included:
✓ Isolating the water supply
✓ Disassembling and cleaning the tap components
✓ Replacing the O-ring
✓ Installing a new jumper washer
✓ Lubricating the spindle
✓ Reassembling and testing the tap
The result?
No more banging pipes.
After 26 years of putting up with the noise, the homeowner could finally enjoy some peace and quiet.
The Customer Said It Best
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Jayden attended site, assessed the issue and fixed it within the hour. I have been dealing with this banging pipe for 26 years. We can now all get some sleep”
Why Water Hammer Happens
Water hammer can be caused by a range of plumbing issues including:
- Worn tap washers or internal tap components
- Loose pipework
- Faulty valves
- Changes in water pressure
- Sudden changes in water flow
Sometimes the fix is more involved, but sometimes it really is about finding the small component causing the big noise.
Need Help With A Noisy Tap Or Banging Pipes?
Whether it’s a dripping tap, a noisy pipe or a plumbing problem you’ve been ignoring for years (we won’t judge – we all have that one thing at home 😉), H2PRO Plumbing can help.
With easy online booking, upfront pricing and experienced local plumbers, we’ll find the cause and provide the right solution.
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