As your furnace turns on and gets ready to warm up your residence, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up process.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros spot minor issues that can 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 annual maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go ignored, they may cause trouble in the future. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility expenses, 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 turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact The Frazier Company When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like The Frazier Company for furnace repair in Omaha.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give The Frazier Company a ring at 402-628-0206. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like The Frazier Company.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these problems need pro support.
At The Frazier Company, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 402-628-0206 to book an appointment right away.
