Q: When the water reaches the fill level in my washing machine and the agitation cycle starts, I always hear a loud series of bangs in the pipes behind the wall. What’s causing this? Will it harm the ...

In other words, water hammer arresters are now required -- they are no longer a mere suggestion. You'll most commonly find "quick-acting valves" on dishwashers and clothes washing machines. Also, the ...

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: ...