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Radiator Ticking Noise When the Heating Comes On: What Causes It and How to Silence It

October 6, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
Radiator Ticking Noise When the Heating Comes On: What Causes It and How to Silence It

That annoying ticking sound from your radiators is almost always caused by metal pipes expanding as hot water surges through cold pipework. The good news: it’s rarely dangerous, and simple fixes using foam insulation and felt padding can silence it for good.

Categories DIY Tags DIY fixes, heating system, pipe expansion, radiator maintenance

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