The most common source of water hammer in residential plumbing is the solenoid valve in washing machines snapping shut. Installing arrestors on the main line wastes money. Mount them within 6 feet of the washing machine supply valves per IPC Section 604.9. Size AA or A arrestors are sufficient for residential appliances.
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