As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your residence, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as 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 Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since 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 pros spot little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may cause trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly 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 home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional gas and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in South Beloit and Belvidere.
Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix 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 exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled support for this problem, 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 can mean a couple of things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the increased 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 ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a call at 877-389-2465. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are often uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these troubles need skilled assistance.
At Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 877-389-2465 to book an appointment now.
