A water hammer arrestor absorbs the shock that makes pipes bang. Here is how Covina 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. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Covina, 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 Covina Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Covina pro.
Plumbing in Covina: what to know
In Covina, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from West Covina, Azusa and Walnut to ZIP codes like 91723, 91722, 91724 — 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 Covina?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Covina Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Covina.