As your furnace switches on and prepares to heat your house, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals discover minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly 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 residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns 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 eat up additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- 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 North Mechanical Heating and Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like North Mechanical Heating and Cooling for furnace repair in Payson.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled support for this issue, 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 can mean a couple of things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give North Mechanical Heating and Cooling a ring at 928-263-8570. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, 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 usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a professional heating and cooling company like North Mechanical Heating and Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal component is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are typically uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these issues need professional help.
At North Mechanical Heating and Cooling, our professionals 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 928-263-8570 to get an appointment right away.