In Richmond, we ran into a washing machine that was hooked up with an old-style gate valve. Gate valves wear out over time, and their internal parts corrode and seize, so they often will not fully shut off when you need them to, and they are prone to leaks. Every time the washer’s fill valve snapped shut, the plumbing was getting hit with water hammer, the loud banging or knocking in the walls that puts stress on pipes, joints, and the washer itself. Magic Make Readies & Plumbing handled the washing machine shutoff valve replacement and water hammer arrester installation by swapping out the worn gate valve for a reliable quarter-turn ball valve and adding a water hammer arrester. Now this homeowner has easy, dependable shutoff and no more banging pipes on laundry day. Get an estimate today!