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DIY plumbing Q&A: Stopping banging, rattling, and noisy pipes

Q: Why do my pipes bang when I shut off the water? A: You’re hearing water hammer — a pressure surge that happens when ...
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Leaky shut-off valve? Here’s how to fix it

Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them. Here, we aren’t talking about leaking from the connection between the valve ...
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Common washing machine problems, and how to fix them

While tech advances have given us all some impressive washing machine features, the core of the machine remains simple: Water is pumped in a big drum with cloths, the big drum spins around, and water ...
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‘It’s almost impossible to shut them off’: Expert warns you need to check your washing machine every 6 months. Here’s what can happen if you don’t

It’s that time of the year when the pipes in your home can freeze, depending on where you live. An expert warns homeowners this can also happen to your washing machine valves if you don’t check and ...