Monthly Archives: October 2011

Water Hammer

Q: My water pipes bang every time I turn the water on or off. I have hammer arresters, but somehow, the air cushion has leaked out. How can I re-establish the air cushion in the pipes? Nick M. Pavicic, via email … Continue reading

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Things that go Bump in the Night

As we approach Halloween, I thought it would be appropriate to answer a question about certain strange sounds in the home.  “Steve, every night when I lay in bed I hear knocking and when the furnace turns on there is a … Continue reading

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