RHEEM RESIDENTIAL TANK WATER HEATER Water Heater Ticking Sound While Heating
System Nominal
The ticking sound is a documented byproduct of the heat trap nipples' mechanical check valves performing their intended function. These valves are required by many building codes to prevent heat loss through convection. The sound is simply the physical interaction between the check valve and its housing during thermal expansion of the water volume.
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