What is the cause of vibrating water pipes?
Vibrating water pipes, also referred to as water hammer, is more than an annoyance; it can cause major damage to plumbing over time. Understanding the causes of vibrating pipes is important to correcting the condition.High PressureWater pressure over 50 pounds per square inch (PSI) can cause a pressure build-up in the line. When the pressure cannot find an escape point, it creates a vibration.Loose PipesIn older homes, pipes become loose.
