As your furnace starts up and prepares to add warmth to your home, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help us discover minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you avoid a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace problems go ignored, they may cause trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.
And most important, specialized 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 heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or weird noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. for furnace repair in Branchville.
Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to contact a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common 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 removing this water, it may 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 could mean a couple of things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. a call at 862-345-6896. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace starts, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, 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 tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc..
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These issues are often uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these issues need pro help.
At Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc., our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 862-345-6896 to schedule an appointment right away.
