Noise at night

fishfingerbutties

Being driven slowly mad by a noise at night, any suggestions what it might be? 

It sounds like very light and faint windchimes. Sound is coming from the bedroom and seems to come from near the window but hard to pinpoint exactly. I live in a bungalow, and it has been really warm the past few nights so sometimes get creaking from the attic when it heats and cools, but that's usually just an odd noise, this goes on and on. 

I've checked outside and can't hear anything. Definitely not any windchimes, and there wasn't any wind at all last night when I checked. Hum of distant traffic from main road but get that anyway and that doesn't disturb me. Nothing tapping against the roof or window.

Inside have checked a few things. Vertical blinds/ cords/ curtains all as normal. Unplugged electrical items. Noise is still there.

No idea what else to check or do, it's not a loud noise but it's constant and driving me slowly mad. I can't guarantee it wasn't there before either it's only past few nights I've noticed it.

Paula_Smith

Get some earplugs.

Placitasgirl

We had a very similar issue and finally on a windy day I discovered the answer. The silicone sealant around our window (that seals the gap between the window frame and wall) had developed a split around an inch and a half long but only about the width of a human hair. When the wind blew against the back of the house it was forcing air through this crack and playing what seemed to be out of tune wind chimes/musical notes. Even a gentle breeze led to some low level "music". 

We had the window re-sealed and the issue was completely resolved. Wonder if this might be the issue for you too as you mention it coming from near the window. I'd check the frame/sealant inside and out for anything that might be letting air in; probably tiny but enough to make the sound you've described. 

Hope this might be of help. 

fishfingerbutties

Thanks for the suggestion. I have noticed there is a hole in the corner of the window in the sealing, where the sound does seem to be roughly coming from. Have put a bit of filler in for now to see if that works. 

Placitasgirl

You'll be surprised how small a gap the air will find it's way into/through to make these sounds. Hope we might have solved the mystery; look forward to hearing any updates. 

fishfingerbutties

Sadly it didn't work but I did only fill one hole so it could be coming from elsewhere. I can only hear it from end of the window and not the other so I think you are definitely onto something, I'll get some sealant on the rest. Thanks again for suggestion.

Placitasgirl

You're welcome, hopefully you're on the right track. As it happens ours seems to need resealing again - it was awful in the really strong winds yesterday. Time to revisit and enjoy silence again. Good luck with yours!