As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your home, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.

But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our professionals discover little issues that can make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go ignored, they may cause trouble in the future. By finding these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

And most critical, 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Every month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You might have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with The Frazier Company When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or odd noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like The Frazier Company for furnace repair in Omaha.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional 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 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 creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.

All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give The Frazier Company a ring at 402-628-0206. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.

We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like The Frazier Company.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is going out. 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 troubles are often uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound can be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these troubles need skilled assistance.

At The Frazier Company, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 402-628-0206 to book an appointment right away.