As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your residence, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up process.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us find minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you avoid a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go ignored, they may cause trouble down the road. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in 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 often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in Huntsville.
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with 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 dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this problem, 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 several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally 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 make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a call at 256-801-4701. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure 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 replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from a professional 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 going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These issues are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need professional assistance.
At All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, our pros 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 get an appointment now.