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Can water hammer issue with washing machine damage plumbing?
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.20 PM
Pipes have banged when running the washing machine since we moved in (and installed the W/machine new). Now the pipes in the bathroom are also making a terrible clanging noise when the washer runs. I’ve read that I probably need a water hammer arrester but am useless at diy and am also worried that by ignoring the banging for the past year, that I’ve done more damage to the plumbing. I’ve tried to get a plumber out, but so far no one seems interested. I’m too worried now to run my washing machine. Do I have cause to worry?
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2 Answers
Boiler Homecare
Rating: 5 out of 5
The issue needs to be attended to by a competent plumber. You have found 'mubuilder' so just post the job here or select from the many tradesmen in your area through mybuilder who has good feedback and knowledge, the two important factors.
Someone will respond.
Ps. You have posted the same question twice!
Answered31 October 2018
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R.Macaulay
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi water hammer is possibly from dripping taps? Toilet ball cock? loft tank ball cock or loose pipes. Have a look. If your on a water meter than yes get it sorted asap as it will be costing you money. Hope this helps
Answered19 December 2018
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