As your furnace starts up and gets ready to heat your house, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us uncover minor issues that could make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you avoid a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If small furnace problems go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By unearthing these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed 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 well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Install a New 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 too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional gas and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to get a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Air Temperature Control When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Air Temperature Control for furnace repair in Macon.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this problem, since it might 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 may mean a few things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Air Temperature Control a ring at 478-202-3170. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for 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 dying blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like Air Temperature Control.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal component is dying. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these issues need pro assistance.
At Air Temperature Control, our professionals are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 478-202-3170 to schedule an appointment today.