As your furnace turns on and prepares to warm up your house, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our professionals discover small issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you prevent a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most critical, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or weird noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Derby.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning a ring at 203-772-8319. 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, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for 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 issue. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a symptom that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are usually uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these problems need pro help.
At Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 203-772-8319 to get an appointment right away.