As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your house, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our pros find small issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you avoid a meltdown on the most frigid 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 little furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.

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 costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our advice for changing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Once a month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to replace your 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, particularly older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely 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 several noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to call a professional.

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 create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled} 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.

All that increased gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting 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 ensure it’s running correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance 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 component is going out. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners are dirty.

These problems are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound may be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition problems. All these troubles need professional assistance.

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