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Pipes Bang, Shake, or Groan

Loud knocks when valves close, or moaning during fills — hammer, loose pipes, or pressure.

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What do you hear, and when?

A bang/thud as a valve snaps shut is water hammer. A moan or squeal during a toilet fill is a valve problem. Constant rattling when water runs is loose piping.

Always de-energize the circuit and verify it's dead with a tester before opening any device. When in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

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