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FAQ - NOISY PIPES

What causes that hammering or pounding noise I hear in my pipes?  The hammering or pounding noise you hear in your pipes is caused by vibration that often occurs when a toilet valve or taps suddenly stop a stream of moving water in a pipe. When the valve closes suddenly it creates a shock wave that reverberates through your pipes. Not only is the noise annoying, it can cause damage to your plumbing system, your toilet, your pipes and your fixtures. Water hammer arrestors are available to combat the problem and can be easily installed by a professional and will cushion the moving columns of water through your pipes and reduce or eliminate the noise.

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Drain Cleaning

Drain Cleaning chemicals can actually harm your drains, your pipes and even your septic tank! These drain cleaning chemicals can cause corrosion to your drain pipes and more importantly can eat away the necessary bacteria that breaks down the sewage in your septic tank. If you are looking for a professional drain cleaning company then please contact us today.