As your furnace turns on and gets ready to heat your house, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.
But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help us discover small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go ignored, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact House of Heating Incorporated When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated for furnace repair in Marshfield.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to contact a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this trouble, since it may 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 may mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give House of Heating Incorporated a shout at 715-384-3163. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC technician.
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 frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is worn out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These issues are usually uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these issues need pro assistance.
At House of Heating Incorporated, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 715-384-3163 to schedule an appointment now.