As your furnace starts up and prepares to heat your home, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.
But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us find little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you sidestep a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may cause trouble in the future. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.
And most important, specialized 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 energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it stop working faster.
Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Northglenn.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to get in touch with a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this issue, since it may be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean several things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 303-452-4146. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need skilled support.
At Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 303-452-4146 to book an appointment now.