As your furnace turns on and begins to add warmth to your residence, 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 procedures.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals spot minor issues that could make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you prevent a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it break down faster.
Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with House of Heating Incorporated When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated for furnace repair in Marshfield.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out 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 due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional} support for this trouble, since it can be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It can mean a few things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give House of Heating Incorporated a ring at 715-384-3163. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled 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 frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is dying. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.
These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these issues need specialized help.
At House of Heating Incorporated, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 715-384-3163 to schedule an appointment right away.