geramanj95

geramanj95 OP t1_iybptb1 wrote

Reply to comment by updraft21 in Tapping noise in ceiling! by geramanj95

3 in a row?! Oh man. 4th times a charm right? Haha but thank you for the idea for potential cause. Any recommendations on how to diagnose without having to cut open the ceiling? Building is roughly 15 years old, do you think could this happen in that time span? Would love to not have to shell out more $$$ as I recently had to replace the dishwasher and furnace replacement prob isn’t too far off. //: don’t feel confident enough to rip out ceiling drywall myself either

The joys of home ownership!

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geramanj95 OP t1_iyboux8 wrote

Reply to comment by 1feralengineer in Tapping noise in ceiling! by geramanj95

Building is brick outside but possible it’s a vent van. I’ll have to take a look at vent placement (may have to rent extremely tall ladder from HD to check out vents in detail ugh). But I will try turning on dryer or fan next time I hear it!

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geramanj95 OP t1_iybmfzx wrote

Reply to comment by 1feralengineer in Tapping noise in ceiling! by geramanj95

I haven’t noticed any noticeable correlation with the noise and the wind outside yet but this could be a good lead. Tomorrow when it’s not dark out I’ll stand outside and have my gf for the noise when the wind is picking up.

It has gotten considerably colder/windier here in the northern Midwest though.

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geramanj95 OP t1_iybm1o2 wrote

Reply to comment by initium2018 in Tapping noise in ceiling! by geramanj95

Wow! Hmm, they have been in the apartment since the tenants left. I’ve brought it up to them and they said they have no idea what it could be but they would listen for it from their unit when they are back in town. Problem is they live in another state so it may be a little while 😣

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