Water tank noise & sound diagnostic FAQs:

This article series provides answers to frequently-asked questions about how to diagnose noise problems with the water storage tank or water pressure tank including hissing, gurgling, bubbling, or clangs, bangs and clashes at or near the water tank.

Q&A on Water Tank Noises

These questions & answers about the cause, significance, & remedy for all sorts of noises heard at the water tank (Boom, Clank, or High Pitched Sound, Groaning, or Hissing) were posted originally at WATER TANK NOISE DIAGNOSIS - be sure to see that article.

On 2020-10-26 by (mod) - loud ca-clunk sound by pressure tank.

You might take a look at our WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

On 2020-10-26 by Bill

When doing laundry or having showers there is a loud ca-clunk sound by pressure tank. Plumber thought it was check valve so replaced but still doing it.

Says that he thinks it is the valve on the pump out in the well is not keeping water up and so when tank comes on water is hitting the check valve and making sound. I don't want to go to the cost or time to replace the pump if that is not the issue.

Anything else that it could be? It has been making this sound for years and so I am wondering if a bad switch or if the pressure tank is the issue? Any ideas?

Thanks!

On 2020-10-25 - by (mod) -

Kelly

Check out the diagnostics and repair in the ARTICLE INDEX where you'll find our articles on WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING - causes and cures.

https://inspectapedia.com/water/Short_Cycling_Pump.php

On 2020-10-25 by Kelly

Last night we woke to our water pump loudas a Jack hammer. We have a 2 story home. The tank is in the bottom floor.

The noise could be hear through the whole house. It was cycling ever 1 to 5 mins sometimes the normal sound of water pushing through would happen other times not.

Every time it cycled it was loud, and vibrated the whole floor on the upper level. Someone downstairs said it sounds like gears grinding. The pressure is still good. The water is running as normal.

On 2020-10-15 - by (mod) -

Tom

There are diagnostic articles for banging expansion tanks that you'll want to see

WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Water_Hammer_Noise.php

and

BANGING HEATING PIPES RADIATORS - causes of banging noises in plumbing systems https://inspectapedia.com/heat/Banging_Pipes_Radiators.php

Please take a look and let me know what questions remain

On 2020-10-15 by Tom

My well extrol 250 expansion tank is banging what is causing it

On 2020-08-06 - by (mod) -

Jeri

Sounds as if your pump has lost Prime. Check the priming the pump articles in the index to related articles above

On 2020-08-05 by Jeri

We had water in our basement from this storm we just had and we turned off the well and when we turned it back on there’s a high pitch noise but we have no water

On 2020-05-15 - by (mod) -

James,

If your water system uses a submersible pump the clicking may be the pump pressure control relay. Occasional clicks are normal.

Rapid or continuous clicking probably means the water pressure tank is waterlogged, having lost its air charge.

On 2020-05-15 by James vinson

Water tank makes a clicking noise & some vibration when water is turned inside the house.

On 2020-02-11 by (mod) - cause of extremely rapid on-off pump pressure switch chatter / hammering noise

WATER PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH CHATTER

Describes what we call pressure control switch chatter or very very rapid on off cycling at the start or end of a water pump Run Cycle. Take a look at those Diagnostics and don't hesitate to ask follow-up questions or to let me know if that helps you.

On 2020-10-26 by (mod) - loud ca-clunk sound by pressure tank

You might take a look at our WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

On 2020-10-26 by Bill

When doing laundry or having showers there is a loud ca-clunk sound by pressure tank.

Plumber thought it was check valve so replaced but still doing it. Says that he thinks it is the valve on the pump out in the well is not keeping water up and so when tank comes on water is hitting the check valve and making sound.

I don't want to go to the cost or time to replace the pump if that is not the issue. Anything else that it could be? It has been making this sound for years and so I am wondering if a bad switch or if the pressure tank is the issue? Any ideas?

Thanks!

On 2020-10-25 - by (mod) - jackhammer noises fdrom water pump

Kelly

Check out the diagnostics and repair in the ARTICLE INDEX where you'll find our articles on WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING - causes and cures.

https://inspectapedia.com/water/Short_Cycling_Pump.php

On 2020-10-25 by Kelly

Last night we woke to our water pump loudas a Jack hammer. We have a 2 story home. The tank is in the bottom floor. The noise could be hear through the whole house. It was cycling ever 1 to 5 mins sometimes the normal sound of water pushing through would happen other times not.

Every time it cycled it was loud, and vibrated the whole floor on the upper level. Someone downstairs said it sounds like gears grinding. The pressure is still good. The water is running as normal.

On 2020-10-15 - by (mod) -

Tom

There are diagnostic articles for banging expansion tanks that you'll want to see

WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Water_Hammer_Noise.php

and

BANGING HEATING PIPES RADIATORS - causes of banging noises in plumbing systems https://inspectapedia.com/heat/Banging_Pipes_Radiators.php

Please take a look and let me know what questions remain

On 2020-10-15 by Tom

My well extrol 250 expansion tank is banging what is causing it

On 2020-08-06 - by (mod) -

Jeri

Sounds as if your pump has lost Prime. Check the priming the pump articles in the index to related articles above

On 2020-08-05 by Jeri

We had water in our basement from this storm we just had and we turned off the well and when we turned it back on there’s a high pitch noise but we have no water

On 2020-05-15 - by (mod) -

James,

If your water system uses a submersible pump the clicking may be the pump pressure control relay. Occasional clicks are normal.

Rapid or continuous clicking probably means the water pressure tank is waterlogged, having lost its air charge.

On 2020-05-15 by James vinson

Water tank makes a clicking noise & some vibration when water is turned inside the house.

On 2020-02-11 by Lyle - excessive hammering noise at pressure tank

My well rite wr140r pressure tank has excessive hammering On the tank at the cut out pressure of 50psi. What would cause this

On 2019-12-16 by (mod) - loud squeal whenever we use water

Sue

Let's first figure out what physical component of your water system is making the squealing noise.

Listen right at the well pump and water pressure tank (or if your pump is in the well, just at the pressure tank).

Is the noise coming from:

- the pump motor

- the pressure tank

- an air valve anywhere nearby such as on the pressure tank or on well piping near the tank

- the water piping itself

- a pump control switch or relay

Sometimes we use a mechanic's sthethoscope to listen to each physical component to be sure we've identified the noisy squealing component

When we know what device or physical part is the noise source we'll know what's wrong.

On 2019-12-16 by Sue

There is a loud squeal whenever we use water. What is causing this. We have a well.
Thank You

On 2019-04-02 by (mod) -

Mel

Are we sure the noise is from the tank and not vibration from the motor being picked up or even amplified by the water tank?

On 2019-03-16 by Melvin

Humming noise coming for the pressure tank only while the pump is running

On 2019-03-03 by (mod) -

Pick up a mechanics' stethoscope - they're not expensive - at an auto parts store;

You can use that to determine the exact squealing noise when the water pump is stopping;

Check at the pump end (impeller assembly)

Check at the pump motor end - end bearing

Check then at the water tank bottom exit piping and at the tank top

Check also at the pressure control switch itself, though I doubt that's the issue.

let us know what you hear and we can comment further.

On 2019-03-03 by Anonymous

I have a short squeal mood from my wellxtrol tank just when the pump stops. Any ideas on what is happening?

On 2019-02-01 by (mod) -

Julia

Water velocity + closing valves

Forgive me but the answer to your question is given more-clearly and completely in that article than I can do if I have to make-it-up again off-the-cuff here. Please take a look.

On 2019-02-01 by Anonymous

thank you what causes a water hammer? should the well system start up every time you turn on water or flush the toilet?

On 2019-02-01 by (mod) -

Julia

The banging noise sounds to me like a water hammer problem.

See https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Water_Hammer_Noise.php WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

On 2019-02-01 by Julia

Pressurized reserve tank makes a loud humming noise when we use water and a loud banging noise when it’s shut off.
We have a well and have always had a low hum from the tank but it has gotten louder and now the bang. What could be going on?

On 2018-11-01 by (mod) - creaking noises at the water tank

Andrew

It's possible that a new water tank windforce heated might make some creaking noises perhaps due to thermal expansion of metal components.

I would not expect that to be unsafe. As long as you're starting water pressure is in the normal range for buildings which would be between perhaps 20 psi and 70 PSI you should be well within the pressure limits of any water heater.

Watch out: If you have higher building water pressure you could conceivably exceed the tanks rating and that would be unsafe.

So I suggest you start by looking at the water pressure in your building and then looking at the data tag on your water heater for the pressure range to which it can be subjected. Of course also your tank should be protected against over pressure by a pressure and temperature relief valve.

That valve also has to be matched to the tanks rating. If it came with the water tank from the manufacturer it's very likely to be correct.

watch out

if any of those safety parameters are violated you should shut off water to the tank and drain the pressure from an immediately as it is unsafe

On 2018-11-01 by ANDREW OSBORNE

we have just installed a 250 lt Rm Cylinder indirect tank this is the first time it has been filled and it is making a noise like the insulation on the outside is expanding, the tank is full of water is this Normal to make noises like this i dont want the tank to split.

On 2018-04-25 by Anonymous

Sure thing. I'll note the pressures as well but so far I haven't noticed any drop in water pressure and the trickling sounds always happens right before you here the switch turn on to kick the pump in.

I was changing the sediment filter today and was thinking that maybe I had air trapped in a pipe in the utility closet but when I flushed a toilet to get it to kick the pump on..

I verified for certain that it is coming from the pressure tank.

On 2018-04-24 by (mod) - trickling noise at the water pressure tank

MJ

Thanks for the interesting question. If the trickling noise is truly coming from inside of the pressure tank I'm a little stumped as well.

I suppose it's possible that there is a leak in the internal bladder but even though I can't quite describe or picture what would cause a trickling noise. Keep an eye on this and let me know what else you observe.

On 2018-04-24 by MJ

Just recently I have noticed that when we draw water we hear a trickling noise coming from the pressure tank and then the pressure switch kicks in and everything seems to get up to pressure fine. Not sure if that trickling sound is a sign of the tank or bladder getting ready to fail?

On 2018-03-24 by (mod) - outboard motor noise and banging at the water tank

Terry

Please try the diagnosis and repair suggestions at WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE and let me know if that leaves you with success or with aggravation and more questions.

On 2018-03-23 by Terry

Water well tank sounds like sn outboard motor starting up. Also periodic BANGS!
Air in lines also. Its a nightmare!

On 2017-12-12 by (mod) - hissing sounds at the water tank

Shelley

let's start by finding out where the hissing noise is coming from.

If you inspect the area around your water pressure tank and pump control or the incoming water piping you might be able to tell us if you're hearing the hissing sound coming from an air vent on the piping, or on the tank, or on the water pump. If so that may be as you said a normal condition.

On 2017-12-11 by shelley

I read your dagnosises of hissing sounds. I just bought my house which has well water. The first time I heard the noise I thought a clock alarm was going off. What makes it go away is turning on the water so I assume it is some sort of pressure build up. I don't k me anything about this system. Suggestions?

On 2017-11-26 by (mod) -

N de

Please use the search box just above to find our article series on WATER HAMMER to see the causes and cures for what you describe.

On 2017-11-26 by n de graw

I replace my holding tank an the hole kit my tank still bang when when the pump kick on what my problem thank you

On 2017-10-10 by (mod) - banging noises at the water tank

Fred

at WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE we explain the causes of and cures for banging water pipes.

The problem wont' be the switch or the tank, it's the water velocity, perhaps affected by water pressure, and perhaps affected by some change in the size, shape, position, of a valve, elbow, or other fitting through which water is flowing.

Low pressure has nothing to do with the tank directly: without a pressure booster pump you won't see pressure higher than that provided by either your building's incoming water pressure regulator valve or by the pressure in the municipal system itself.

See also WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT - https://inspectapedia.com

On 2017-10-10 by Fred Yockers

I have the same Pressure Tank as pictured above. I get my water from a community system, but the pressure is very low. I have put 2 new 40/60 pressure switches on the water pump and when the pump cuts in or off, the pipes bang. I've had this pressure tank for years and never had this problem. Any solutions?

On 2017-09-20 by Frank

I have tried tried this. Others can hear the noise including neighours. Once the power is back on it is ok for hours then starts up again.

Hot water system makes a groaning noise. It occurs at odd intervals even 3am in the morning.

Turning the tap on or off makes no difference.
This noise is quite loud. It is irregular. Any suggestions. Thanks

On 2017-04-28 by (mod) - low decibel (maybe 10dB) continuous humming vibration noise with some irregular pulsing

Preng

First confirm that others can hear the sound - that plus your doctor can rule out a physiological or neurological worry.

Then try turning off electrical power to the systems that you suspect. If you do that while you are hearing the noise and the noise stops that will be diagnostic.

Tell me what happens and we'll continue from there.

And see these sources of plumbing noises

PLUMBING NOISE CHECKLIST

PLUMBING SYSTEM NOISE SOURCES

On 2017-04-28 by prengerbr

My home is a small 2-bedroom ranch with a partial basement.
I have a low decibel (maybe 10dB) continuous humming vibration noise with some irregular pulsing that appears to come from outside my windows,

but I hear it through most of the house and I don't hear it anywhere outside my house.

I thought that it might be in my head, but I don't hear it anywhere else (including outside my home) or in any other domicile; like if I stay in a Hotel, I'm fine. I had my hearing tested, and it's great!

Based on what I gathered so far, I think that maybe there is a connection problem failure between my Water Pump (I have a well) and my Oil Burner. Maybe there is some kind of strain that is creating a noise in my water pipes (copper) and I'm hearing it through my baseboard radiators?

I often hear banging as well, but I accepted that as being normal (expanding and contracting of pipes) when the heat kick on per the control of my thermostat.
The noise seems worse after my burner has fired to heat my hot water supply. Maybe there is a restriction in my water line?

The water pressure is not great; relatively weak(especially the hot water) but good enough.

My Burnham Oil Burner, is relatively new (2011) and I have it serviced every year.

My water pump came with the house, never replaced or serviced other than regularly replacing a filtration filter. The water appears to be fine.

My water pump is in the basement, not too far from my Hot-water Oil Burner. (25 feet apart; approximately)

I don't have a hot water heater tank, per se.

Any Suggestions would be tremendously appreciated!
The only good news is that the sound is at a low frequency (but may be getting worse, lately), and is easily drowned by TV or Low Radio; which is how I have been attempting to deal with it up to this point.
PLEASE ADVISE!

 

On 2016-12-04 by mike - water tank has a knocking sound

My water tank has a knocking sound when the water shuts off

On 2016-11-10 by (mod) - water pressure drops then surges to normal

C Lee

Your home may be served by a water pressure regulator that's failing. Search InspectApedia.com

for MUNICIPAL WATER PRESSURE for more details.

On 2016-11-10 by C Lee

(I know next to nothing about plumbing) We have city water and the only "tank" I know of that we have is the hot water tank. It was replaced about 7 months ago. Lately, when you go to use the water the pressure drops then a sudden surge and it then goes back to normal.

You also hear a noise of some sort. You hear the noise when using the toilet also, but the water does not seem to change. Additionally, we have a drip on the hot water side of the tub in one bathroom. I don't know if this is connected or what any of this is about.

When this first started it seem to be only happening on the hot water side on all faucets and happen more when the water was not used for several hours. Help please, I am worried and don't have a clue about any of this.

On 2016-10-05 by Arek - pump is louder when pumping

Hi
I've been living on tank water for 4 years and have had no problems with the water pump.

Over the last couple weeks the Pump has become significantly louder when pumping. It still works fine but is annoyingly loud. Same humming/pumping sound it always made but much louder.

Any thoughts?

On 2016-08-29 by (mod) - water storage tank started shaking and banging while filling when I was watering yard.

My first suspect is a water hammer problem. Search InspectApedia for WATER HAMMER to read a description, diagnostic suggestions, repair advice.

On 2016-08-28 by Judy Martin

My 5000 gallon outdoor storage tank that fills with canal water started shaking and banging while filling when I was watering yard.

It stopped after a few minutes. Next day light watering, no banging but did not hear water entering and water viewing tune showed water level down about 6 inches. Work was being done at canal when this occurred. What do you think is occurring?
Thanks
Judy

On 2016-07-02 by (mod) - high pitched sound when water runs

Try slightly closing the water supply valve into the water heater.

On 2016-07-02 by Anonymous

We can hear a high pitched sound in the house mainly upstairs. When the water tank is heating it seems to stop. A few hours later it starts again after using the hot water, what could cause this

On 2016-03-24 by Will - bang when the hot water is turned on

My water heater was got replaced 6 months ago.

Since then whenever the hot water gets turned on, there is a intermittent bang sound occurs. It only happens when hot water turns on.
Just wondering if this is related to the pressure valve. Any idea?
Thanks.

On 2015-11-07 by (mod) - how to eliminate noise from within the well tank

Mike:

I don't have any idea what the noise is or what it sounds like. Perhaps that'd help suggest a solution;

Speculating (as we've no information) if the noise is simply a water flow sound (no air, no banging no clanging) then you might try a few simple mods like partly closing the tank inlet valve to slow the water flow rate into the tank.

On 2015-11-04 by Mike M

I am looking for some technical advice on how to eliminate noise from within the well tank (if possible). Today I was at a friend’s house and listened to his well tank fill.

All I could hear was the relay click to start the pump. My house not so much.

The noise is solely within the water tank, only when filling and there since day one. No change over 10 years of use.

My submersible well pump and well tank, Wellrite model WR120R, was installed professionally 10 years ago.

I use the term professional loosely and it’s a long story. I was informed at the time that the noise was normal. It is louder than the TV volume which is located one floor above the well tank.

Question: booms and clangs from the water tank and pump

(Nov 18, 2014) Paul Loudenslager said:

My water tank is approx. 30 in. diameter by 70 in. tall. It's rated at 75 psi. The well company recommended this size if I intended to install an irrigation system for the lawn; never did.

For the first approx. five years when this tank was receiving water from the well, a loud boom was heard. This sound is no longer heard, but sometimes a clang is heard. What caused the boom and now the clang?

Is something amiss that needs attention? What are the ratings for this tank; that is, how much water does it hold, etc.? The cut-in pressure is roughly 40 psi and the cut-off pressure is roughly 60 psi. Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Reply:

Paul I'm a bit baffled myself but I suspect you're hearing a type of water hammer.

See WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

Also see BANGING BOOMING NOISE DIAGNOSIS & CURE

Question: sudden water heater TP valve discharge now question about water tank

(Jan 11, 2015) Howard said:
We have well water. We had a problem with the water heater t&p valve discharging suddenly and violently.

We called the heater manufacturer who advised new valve, 2 new valves later and cold water in the water heater valve keeps bursting before water is even heated.

Went under the house to check the well pressure tank Well-X-Trol WX-203 -- pressure gauge is 0 psi. We have plenty of water in the house. Tank sounds the same when tap on it, tried to empty pressure tank (not sure if did properly) -- very little water trickled out.

Reply:

Howard

First check the water heater temperature settings; if the heater is over-heating the TP valve was doing its job.

At WATER PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

you can see how to make an independent measure of water pressure - I'd start there. If water pressure is abnormally high then that may explain the TP valve discharge.

Water hammer can also damage TP valves - see

WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

Question: High pitched noise at the water tank.

Have a well with a pressure tank and a 20/40 switch The switch stuck on, not sure how long, the gauge read about 80-90 when I turned pump off.. I've replaced the faulty switch.

1st problem - the water now has an oily or sulfur odor, seemed clear but if it sits it becomes clouded. Ran about 50 gallons of water and that seemed to help..The well is only used on weekends.. The smell & some of the cloudiness returns after sitting over night or all week..

2nd problem - the pressure tank now has a high pitched noise just before it cycles off.

I think the air pressure is at 30 lbs. Can check pressure again this weekend - Wally 7/25/11

Reply:

Wally,

It sounds as if your pump was damaged by overwork. I'm not sure where else in a water system you'd get oil into the water supply (except for a leak into the water well itself).

A lurking sulphur odor may have been disclosed in the actual water supply when the system ran for a long time, perhaps dropping the water table beyond normal, though if the pump was running but water in the building was OFF, that doesn't apply.

Anyway, if there are contaminants in the water pressure tank, running water dilutes what's in the tank but it could take many pump cycles to clean it out.

A better procedure would be to drain the water tank. Turn off the pump, (preserve water if needed for priming the pump), drain the water tank, then repressurize it and flush out the pipes one last time.

Follow-up from Wally:

Thanks, this weekend I did drain the pressure tank & flushed it. After draining, rechecking air pressure & adding more air, it stopped the squeal when the pump stopped .

Flushing the system for a good 10 minutes, changed a sediment filter and flushed it again for 10 minutes.

Water tasted & smelled much better even after sitting over night..

Now this Labor Day weekend will check the system again, see what it's like after sitting all week..Thanks again! - Wally 8/29/11

Question: water pressure surges & loud noises from water tank

(July 6, 2012) James said:

Hello, I live in a 3-story, 6-unit condo building in Chicago. We have a large Well-X-Trol pressurized bladder tank.

Recently, my neighbors and I have noticed extreme increases in water pressure. So much so that the lines to my washing machine start shaking when I do a load of laundry, and that it seems to be close to overwhelming my shower drain.

We have also noticed the noise of the tank running to be loud and frequent. It seems to be running at least 30 minutes out of an hour.

The tank is 5 years old and we never noticed this before. In the meantime, we have closed off the valves to the tank and have been running just on city pressure - which is actually fine, I'm not even sure why we need a booster.

We had someone come out to look at the tank, and said that it seemed to be working properly it is set at 40/60. But if it is currently working "properly" - why is it running so much and why is the pressure so extreme? It seems to be very hard to find someone who really knows about these issues, so I appreciate any help!

Reply:

James,

Check the actual water pressures at different times using a gauge. Check for varying municipal pressure. And check for a sticking pressure control switch at the pressure booster pump and tank. The tank itself won't cause high water pressures.

WATCH OUT: if the water pressure tank lacks a pressure relief valve your system is unsafe.

Question: leak and hissing at the well cap after changing to an internal-bladder water tank

(July 6, 2014) Joe said:
I have a question, 2 years ago I changed from a pressure tank to a bladder tank. The two systems were just swapped. 1 year ago I noticed a small leak coming from the well cap and hissing noise.

Now it seems to have gotten a bit worse were you can see the water coming out and hear the hissing noise louder. Was their something that needed to be adjusted at the well cap when switching over? What do you believe the problem is? Thanks

Reply:

Joe,

Often an older non-bladder water pressure tank, IF in use with a submersible pump, included a snifter valve in the well and an air vent near the tank that needed to be removed when you converted to an internal bladder type tank.

See SNIFTER & DRAIN BACK VALVES

- what are the drain back valve & snifter valve used on a well water system and how do they work? Hidden & antique air volume control valves can explain well pump rapid cycling or air discharge problems.

Question: groaning noises from the water tank

(Oct 25, 2014) Kris Tuttle said:

I've got a terrible groaning noise coming from mine. It's been installed a long time and often groaned when you turned off the water or flushed the toilet but just for about 30 seconds. Now it's groaning loudly all the time *unless* I turn the water on.

It stops after a couple seconds. But then when you turn the water off it starts up again. Our place is small and the noise is too much.

Any ideas?

Reply:

Often we hear a "groaning" noise at a water tank when there is an obstruction at the bladder or tank inlet causing vibration of pipes or bladder when water is entering the tank.

Water Pipe Noises: Banging Clanging Pipes when Well Pump Stops

Will the pressure pump damage the washing machine, water heater etc? in a one story house?

Is it true that Preasure pumps fitted in a house with one floor only spoils the washing machine,water heater etc and presure pumps should not be used for such one floored house. - K Sriram

14 Feb 2015 Doug said:
When checking or adding pressure to bladder style tank should the pressure be set a few pounds below the set on pressure (40-60) switch (38) or should it be set at the higher level around (58) ?

Seems to be a water hammer effect as pump shuts off at (58)

Doug

Reply:

K Sriram

I cannot undertand any reason why a well water pump would damage plumbing in a one story house in some way related to the house height.

The pressure operating range - 20-40 psi or 30-50 psi is within the normal operating range of plumbing fixtures and appliances. In other words, No not in any way I can see.

Maybe there is some condition someone knows about that we've never come across??

Watch out: other water pressure variations such as that caused by water hammer can indeed damage appliances, piping, controls, valves, etc.

Details are at WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE

Doug, in addition to looking into and addressing the water hammer noise, you want to see

WATER TANK BLADDER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

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