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. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the tick is the heat.
The expansion
The tank and the pipes expand as they warm. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the expansion is the movement.
The rubbing
The expanding parts rub against the mounts and the nearby surfaces. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the rub is the tick.
The pipes
The hot lines running from the tank can tick in the hangers. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the hangers are the check.
The normal
The occasional tick is often the harmless expansion. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the normal is the note.
The watch
The persistent or the loud ticks get the pro's look. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the watch is the care.
The call
Check the heater-area ticking. Call 888-217-3585 and Mobile Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Mobile pro for the look.
Plumbing in Mobile: what to know
In Mobile, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Mobile County — from Chickasaw, Prichard and Semmes to ZIP codes like 36606, 36607, 36652 — 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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