The ticking near the water heater comes as the tank and the pipes heat and expand. The metal movements make the rhythmic sounds.
The tick
The ticking follows the heater's heating cycles. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the tick is the heat.
The expansion
The tank and the pipes expand as they warm. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the expansion is the movement.
The rubbing
The expanding parts rub against the mounts and the nearby surfaces. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the rub is the tick.
The pipes
The hot lines running from the tank can tick in the hangers. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the hangers are the check.
The normal
The occasional tick is often the harmless expansion. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the normal is the note.
The watch
The persistent or the loud ticks get the pro's look. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the watch is the care.
The call
Check the heater-area ticking. Call 888-217-3585 and Lansing Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Lansing pro for the look.
Plumbing in Lansing: what to know
In Lansing, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Ingham County — from East Lansing, Grand Ledge and Mason to ZIP codes like 48933, 48915, 48910 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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