Hello. There is a ticking sound coming from the wall between two bedrooms. The sound has been consistent for 3 straight days. It's coming from the bottom, inside the wall near the door. What the heck is it? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by mhcurtis

Hello. There is a ticking sound coming from the wall between two bedrooms. The sound has been consistent for 3 straight days. It's coming from the bottom, inside the wall near the door. What the heck is it?? Thanks.

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Could be this. Knocking, popping, creaking and crackling pipes are a common complaint, especially in colder weather. I can tell you what's happening and take the mystery out of it but you're not going to like the repair. When a draw is made on a hot water line the line expands against a pipe strap next to a stud and when you drain hot water from your tub or shower it goes into a chase that is a little cooler then room temperature. The heat expands the pipe causing it to rub against the stud to which it is pipe strapped. This is the sound you hear. As it cools it contracts and the noise is heard again. To repair it you must tear open the walls and locate the pipe strap that's causing the problem and shim it tight. Most people when they learn what causes it just elect to live with it. Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom

If you mean that sound is consistent and present 24/7 for the past few days we are going to need some more investigation before we tear into the plumbing. I agree with Tom about expansion of pipes but not if your sound is 24/7. How far apart are the ticks and are they evenly spaced in time all day long?