As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your home, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely 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 find minor issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you avoid a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most critical, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Assured Appliance & Heating & Air When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Assured Appliance & Heating & Air for furnace repair in Genoa.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to contact a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro} 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Assured Appliance & Heating & Air a shout at +1 847-293-0047. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Assured Appliance & Heating & Air.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part is dying. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.
These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these issues need professional assistance.
At Assured Appliance & Heating & Air, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at +1 847-293-0047 to get an appointment now.
