What is that noise??
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what's making that noise at night?
Comments (13)We have a lone cricket also (west Vancouver, just across from Portland). I love falling asleep to the sound; it's one I've heard all my life and I love it. I don't see anywhere near the numbers of crickets here that I had in the Midwest (hundreds, if not more, every night), but I at least partly attribute that to the fact that I was out in the country and now I'm in an urban area. It may be that they just aren't as prolific here, too. Whatever your critter, hope you're enjoying! :)...See Morewhat is normal noise for evening hours?
Comments (19)I know this originated years ago and who knows what the original poster has experienced or learned in the past 12 years. Just to discuss: There always seems to be just two sides of the coin with topics involving neighbor noise - with one type believing that they have a right to do as they please and not follow rules (many signing an agreement to do so), besides not considering how their actions and behavior affects others. This type appears thoughtless, selfish, childish and defensive - characteristics which I imagine exist for them even when at work, in traffic or otherwise amongst others. There seems to be confusion of what regular living noise can be. I don't believe it is expected for others to be whispering or for there to be complete silence ever, but nighttime is typically a quiet time. People are going to use the toilet or wash hands during the night, though. Hearing plumbing, cleaning, the use of tools during daytime hours is normal, as is walking (by those whose footfalls strike the floor, normally). I wouldn't care if one has company at times, expecting that it will respectfully wind down at a proper point. It is when something is excessive or ongoing daily or after hours, that is problematic. Nuisance noise is listed as partying, fighting, unusual noise after hours. (I question how dropping items regularly, slamming and hyperactively running around at all hours can be considered normal noise?) The other type of person is aware and respectful of those they share housing space with. They want to enjoy their own music, TV, chatting, etc., but are respectful enough to not go beyond a limit and want to enjoy their own peace and quiet. They will not be clunking in the kitchen and running a disposal or blender at 2:30 am or have music or TV bass noise reverberate into another's unit at any time of day. (I feel that amplified sound should not even be allowed in apartments). Considerate tenants will not run or stomp around endlessly for hours upon another's ceiling. Respectful tenants expect others to behave accordingly, which I suppose property owners / management companies expect of tenants, yet appears that some do not enforce "rules", when others will. It has been my experience that MOST neighbors have been of the considerate type, having experienced the other type in more of a succession in later years, those having a sense of entitlement and arrogance in common. I don't want to hear another's rumbling TV or stereo bass washing out my own entertainment (at a normal volume, being a few feet away from), just because one being selfish and childish insists on having everything amplified. I don't want to hear another stomping around at all hours, just because they have a walking issue and don't care how it sounds on another's ceiling (something a normal walker doesn't cause). Also, if one has a schedule that has them awake when most others are asleep, it is not wise to live above others. It seems that this issue will continue unless it is properly addressed by all, having it established that there will be no tolerance of disruptive behavior in shared housing. If there were known consequences, it would be an improvement. If everyone were to have it instructed to them early in life what appropriate behavior is, this would not be such a problem, but not all parents do this. Everyone has their own lifestyle, but it is clear that some are just not appropriate for shared housing, not only by their attitude and behavior, but since not having an understanding of what it takes in order to live this way....See MoreWhat is that noise???
Comments (4)That is a vague question, when did the noise start? how long has this noise been around? is it a constant noise? is it a hum or pulsing or nails on a chalk board noise? have you tried to listen for it in the day? have you tried to turn off your main breaker so no electrical power is on then see if you can still hear the sound? this will eliminate electrical power noise. if this solves the problem then shut off each breaker one at a time until you find the breaker that will silence the noise. Now you will have to find out what that breaker serves. narrow it down, if you find the noise then come back and let us know, if you don't then some other noise may creep in from bad karma and we don't want that do we....See MoreWhat's causing ringing noise? Spurting water?
Comments (1)What is the style of home construction? What is the piping material? Municipal or well water supply?...See Moregrowgrow
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