A water hammer arrestor absorbs the shock that makes pipes bang. Here is how Warwick homeowners can have one installed.
What it does
An arrestor contains a sealed air chamber or piston that compresses when water stops suddenly, absorbing the shock instead of letting it slam the pipes.
Where it goes
Arrestors install near the offending appliance — usually the washing machine or dishwasher — on the supply line, where they catch the surge at the source.
The install
A pro adds the arrestor to the supply line, sometimes in pairs for hot and cold. It is a quick job that ends the banging for good.
Pair it with a pressure check
If the water pressure is too high, the banging will return. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Warwick, a pro checks the pressure at the same time.
Quiet the pipes
A proper arrestor install is a permanent fix. Call 888-217-3585 and Warwick Plumber Connect will match you with a Warwick pro.
Plumbing in Warwick: what to know
In Warwick, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Bristol County — from Cranston, East Providence and Providence to ZIP codes like 02886, 02889, 02888 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Warwick?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Warwick Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Warwick.