As your furnace turns on and begins to heat 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 normal start-up process.
But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros find minor issues that can make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If small furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.
And most essential, specialized 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 heating costs, 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 gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to get a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Service Max Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Service Max Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Arlington.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix 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 dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro} support for this issue, since it might 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 might mean a few things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Service Max Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 360-255-5857. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.
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 sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Service Max Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is going out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these problems need pro support.
At Service Max Heating & Air Conditioning, 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 360-255-5857 to schedule an appointment today.