As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your home, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

But there are several things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Request Yearly 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 time.

It can also help our pros uncover minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest 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 little furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.

And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it stop working faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You might have to install a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in Huntsville.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this issue, since it can 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 can mean a few things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

All that accumulated gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a ring at 256-801-4701. Our heating specialists 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, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled 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 frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It may 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 All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.

These troubles are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound might be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these troubles need professional help.

At All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, our experts are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 256-801-4701 to request an appointment right away.