Noises in pipes

[Jon Austermuhl]

We get loud vibrating noises in my pipes after the water is turned off. It happens after the water is turned off from all sinks, toilets, showers, etc. We have a water softener in the garage and the tank is changed every month. Is this air in the pipes? How can I fix it?

[Kevin]

: We get loud vibrating noises in my pipes after the water is turned off. It happens after the water is turned off from all sinks, toilets, showers, etc. We have a water softener in the garage and the tank is changed every month. Is this air in the pipes? How can I fix it?Sounds like water hammer to me. Try turning off the water very slowly….if that helps then it is probably water hammer. You can obtain water hamer arrestors that should solve the problem at most hardware stores. Info on water hammer on my website.

[Kevin]

Just moved into a double-wide manufactured home. Everytime we run water, hot or cold, we hear repeating thumping noises in various piping, which stops after a few minutes. From what I read, this is not hammer. Any way to deal with the problem?ThanksJohn

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