As your furnace starts up and prepares to warm up your home, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our pros discover little issues that could make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go ignored, they may result in trouble down the road. By unearthing these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy 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 gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Dearing's Service & Solutions When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or odd noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Dearing's Service & Solutions for furnace repair in Huntingburg.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to contact a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need experienced} support for this problem, since it could 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 several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally} 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 cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Dearing's Service & Solutions a ring at 812-200-5844. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Dearing's Service & Solutions.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is worn out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a sign that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these issues need specialized support.
At Dearing's Service & Solutions, our experts 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 812-200-5844 to schedule an appointment now.