As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your house, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our pros find small issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If small furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, 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 break down faster.
Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with McFadden Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like McFadden Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Dresden.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to call 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 in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled 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 could mean a few things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that increased gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give McFadden Heating & Cooling a ring at 519-683-2339. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make a loud 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 troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like McFadden Heating & Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are often uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these issues need pro assistance.
At McFadden Heating & Cooling, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 519-683-2339 to get an appointment now.
