As your furnace switches on and prepares to add warmth to your residence, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help us uncover little issues that might make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.
If minor furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble down the road. By finding these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.
And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Assured Appliance & Heating & Air When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or weird noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Assured Appliance & Heating & Air for furnace repair in Genoa.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to repair them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled support for this trouble, since it could be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Assured Appliance & Heating & Air a shout at 847-306-8990. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Assured Appliance & Heating & Air.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these problems need skilled assistance.
At Assured Appliance & Heating & Air, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 847-306-8990 to schedule an appointment today.