From my ceiling there is a continuous ticking sound about every 5-10 seconds. It drives me crazy, I have to sleep with music in the background. I don't think it is dripping from the apartment above. I don't know if it could be termites, we have been known to have termites. It sounds like a sound from a clock but I am sure it is not.
Thanks
2006-07-11 07:35:56 · 7 answers · asked by Docuhe 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Call the bomb squad!
Actually, since it is an apartment I would ask the landlord. Maybe he knows of the problem, or maybe it could be the start of something serious (like wiring sending off a spark).
2006-07-11 07:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it happens in the middle of the night too, my guess is a water line or drain leak. Expanding copper pipes make a ticking noise when the hot water flows through them if they're touching the wooden beams they go through. But after they cool down, the noise should stop.
2006-07-11 08:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine seems to be connected to the heat ducts. It increases when the heat kicks on. However, still have not found the source.
2017-02-02 20:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the water pipe idea. It may not be leaking but it could be perfectly normal but it may not. Since its going on all the time I would have it checked out. Call your landlord.
2006-07-11 10:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's the tell-tale heart!
do you have a ceiling fan or an attic fan. could be coming from that.
2006-07-11 07:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a mouse !
2006-07-11 07:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by Gizmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be electrical
2006-07-11 07:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by daniel e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋