Water Hammer Plumber Wollongong

Your modern household appliances are particularly vulnerable to water hammer. Appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, and fridges with ice makers use fast-acting solenoid valves to control water. These valves shut the water instantly, making them a primary trigger for water hammer. The repeated shocks can damage these delicate intake connections and internal components, drastically shortening the lifespan of your expensive washing machines and dishwashers.

Our team provides a range of professional water hammer solutions tailored to the specific cause. A successful outcome starts with identifying whether the issue is localised to one fixture or a system-wide problem caused by high water pressure. From targeted device installation to system-wide adjustments, we have the expertise to provide a permanent resolution. For a deep dive into your options, visit our main Water Hammer service page.

Adjusting Water Pressure: Your First Line of Defence

For many homes, the most effective strategy to prevent water hammer is adjusting water pressure for the entire property. This is the definitive way to manage excess pressure and protect every component connected to your water supply. It’s a foundational step in ensuring the long-term health of your plumbing.

Installing a Water Pressure Regulator

The professional method for controlling pressure is to install a water pressure regulator, also known as a pressure limiting valve. This robust device is fitted on your main water supply line near the water meter. It automatically reduces the high pressure from the street to a safe, stable level, providing comprehensive protection for your home’s plumbing system and stopping water hammer before it starts.

A water hammer arrestor is a purpose-built device designed to absorb a wave of pressure. Often, the best solution is to install water hammer arrestors at specific problem points. These devices contain a pressurised air chamber or pocket of gas, separated from the water by a piston or diaphragm. When the shock wave hits, the air compresses, safely absorbing the force and silencing the loud banging.

Why You Need to Install a Water Hammer Arrestor

If your water pressure is normal but you have a problem with a specific fixture, such as one of your modern mixer taps or washing machines, the solution is to install water hammer mitigation at that point. We can install a water hammer arrestor directly at the source, providing a targeted and highly effective water hammer fix. For more on these devices, see our detailed Arrestors page.

Understanding Different Water Hammer Arresters

There are various types of water hammer arresters available. Mini water hammer arrestors are small, compact units perfect for installing directly onto the taps supplying washing machines and dishwashers. For larger branch lines, a bigger T-style water hammer arrester may be required. Our team will select the correct device based on flow rates and pressure to ensure optimal performance.

In older plumbing, you might find simple vertical pipes known as air chambers intended to serve the same purpose as an arrestor. However, these are often ineffective as the air pockets inside them quickly become waterlogged and fail. Modern, sealed water hammer arrestors are a far more reliable and permanent solution, as their internal air chamber is permanently separated from the water.

Do you have noisy pipes? Whether it’s hot water or cold water, if a pipe is not secure and has loose mounting clips, the pipe will move around from the pressure travelling through the system. This may be the reason you experience the water hammer effect when you turn on your system.

Yes, leaving a water hammer issue is dangerous. You may end up with a burst pipe and then water damage as a result. Water damage and health concerns go hand in hand. Don’t leave it until you’re handling an emergency. Act now. Contact our plumbing service today for a hassle-free assessment.

You may have had water hammer for a while, it’s just been silent up till now. The louder the hammer becomes the quicker you need an assessment by a professional plumber. It’s an indication that your system is under even more pressure, a valve has loosened or the mounting clips have dismounted. Contact our plumbing service today and don’t put up with noisy pipes any longer.

New taps unfortunately, are not a water hammer fix. The hammering noise is happening in the water pipe. Whether it’s an old house or a new house, that loud banging can happen at any time.

This is the same thing as a pressure limiting valve. When applied to your pipes, it ensures that there isn’t a sudden pressure surge, meaning less pressure will be on your expansion joint,s limiting the likelihood of water hammer in your home or workplace.
Like everything, your plumbing needs regular and efficient service to ensure everything is operating correctly in your home.

Our plumbers at Network Plumbing have the equipment and skills to solve any plumbing dilemmas for you!