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    Mar 23, 2007, 10:38 PM
    Clicking sound when bathroom sink is used
    I live in a 20 year old apartment complex. My upstairs neighbor turns on their bathroom sink and within seconds a loud clicking sound can be heard in my apartment. What might cause the loud click sound? Thanks in advance!
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    Mar 24, 2007, 04:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by anitad
    I live in a 20 year old apartment complex. My upstairs neighbor turns on their bathroom sink and within seconds a loud clicking sound can be heard in my apartment. What might cause the loud click sound? Thanks in advance!!
    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. Regards, Tom

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