Checking water pressure is solid advice. I've seen a few cases where homeowners tightened everything up, but the banging kept coming back because the pressure was way too high. Usually, you want it around 40-60 psi—anything higher and you're asking for trouble down the line. A simple gauge from the hardware store can give you peace of mind pretty quick...worth the few bucks, imo.
Good call on the pressure gauge—I picked one up last year after my pipes started sounding like a marching band at 2 am. Turns out my pressure was hovering around 75 psi, way higher than I expected. Dialed it back to about 55, and things quieted down nicely. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—thought it was just another gadget I'd use once and toss in a drawer—but it's been surprisingly handy. Plus, for under ten bucks, it's a no-brainer if you're trying to avoid bigger plumbing headaches later on. Curious though, anyone else find their water pressure creeping back up over time? Mine seems to inch upward every few months...not sure if that's normal or if my regulator's on its way out.
I've noticed mine creeping up too, but before jumping to replace the regulator, maybe double-check your expansion tank (if you have one). Mine was waterlogged, causing pressure spikes. Drained and recharged it, and things stabilized nicely...might save you some hassle down the road.
Good call on checking the expansion tank first. I was skeptical when mine started acting up—figured it had to be something major—but turns out it was just air trapped in the system. Bled it out, and things settled down pretty quick. Always worth trying the simple fixes before diving into bigger repairs...saved me some cash and headaches. Glad you got yours sorted.
Had a similar issue last month—customer thought pipes were shot, but it was just air pockets causing noise. Quick bleed, problem solved. Always good to rule out the easy stuff first...
