As your furnace starts up and gets ready to add warmth to your house, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since 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 little issues that can make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may cause trouble later on. By unearthing these issues sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most essential, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-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 home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it stop working faster.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with The Frazier Company When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like The Frazier Company for furnace repair in Omaha.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced} support for this issue, since it may 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 several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give The Frazier Company a shout at 402-628-0206. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create 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 filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork may 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 an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a skilled 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 component is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these issues need professional support.
At The Frazier Company, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 402-628-0206 to book an appointment now.
