Does your house have things that go bump in the night?
Luckily there are a few things you could do tosilence those squeaksand rattles.
This post originally appeared onImprovement Center.
The explanation is much simpler than an apparition in the attic.
Houses, whether new or old, make plenty of noise.
What sounds should you expect from your house, and which ones are cause for concern?
It’s the sound of the ductwork in your house expanding and contracting with the change in temperature.
If it’s coming from theradiators, you may have condensed steam built up in the system.
Bleeding the radiators could be your quick fix.
However, remember that some wildlife must be protected and carefully removed from your home.
To make certain of what the rules are in your state, get in touch with theU.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble
That popping and bubbling sound isn’t the wicked witch.
Draining your water heater of sediment can help.
On the other hand, it could also be the sound of a leak.
To be sure, shut off the water at the main line and listen again.
Is the sound gone?
Turn the water back on and listen closely.
The sound of water running could mean you better get a plumber out there, pronto.
That wild hammering you hear isn’t a helpful carpenter ghost coming back to fix thingsfor better or worse.
This might be especially pronounced after flushing a toilet or turning on a faucet.
The sound doesn’t have to be anywhere near that toilet or faucet, either.
Try turning off the water at the main, then draining all the lines.
This often “resets” the water in the pipes, thus eliminating the hammering.
A quick filter change will help you get a good night’s sleep.
What if you are hearing the whistles even after you have changed out the filter?
Look to your windows.
see to it your windows are sealed tightly to avoid the ghostly noise.
What If It Won’t Go Away?
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