Might not just be pressure—could also be loose pipes vibrating when appliances shut off suddenly. Had a similar issue with my dishwasher; securing the pipes better cleared it right up. Worth checking before messing with pressure valves or anything complicated.
Good point, but wouldn't loose pipes usually make noise right when the appliance shuts off rather than randomly? Had something similar happen and it turned out to be a worn-out washer in the faucet causing intermittent banging... worth checking that too before buying any parts.
Fair enough, but wouldn't it depend on how loose we're talking? I've seen pipes that vibrate randomly just from minor pressure changes in the system—not always right after shutting off an appliance. Also, did you notice if the banging was more frequent at certain times of day or after specific activities (like showering or laundry)? Sometimes narrowing down the timing can really help pinpoint whether it's a washer issue or something else entirely...
Could be onto something there—pipes have minds of their own sometimes, I swear. Ever had one start banging just because the neighbor flushed their toilet? True story... Anyway, did tightening things up solve it completely or just quiet things down a bit?
Tightening things up definitely helps, but from experience, it usually just quiets things down temporarily rather than solving the root issue. Honestly, I'd keep an eye on the water pressure too—high pressure can cause pipes to bang around even if they're secured. Had a friend who ignored that and ended up with a burst pipe...not fun at all. Have you checked your home's water pressure yet?
