As your furnace starts up and gets ready to warm up your residence, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical 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, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help us uncover minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By finding these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces 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. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it break down faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You could have to replace your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Dearing's Service & Solutions When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Dearing's Service & Solutions for furnace repair in Huntingburg.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this trouble, since it could 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 scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.

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

If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Dearing's Service & Solutions a ring at 812-200-5844. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, as the metal is expanding and contracting.

We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Dearing's Service & Solutions.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.

These problems are often uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to check with 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 troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need skilled assistance.

At Dearing's Service & Solutions, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 812-200-5844 to request an appointment now.