As your furnace starts up and prepares to add warmth to your residence, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly 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 major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros uncover little issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble down the road. By uncovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.
And most important, professional 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 heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, 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 recommendations for installing a new 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. Get in Touch with HCE Systems When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like HCE Systems for furnace repair in Norton.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
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 running into difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional} support for this problem, since it can 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 a couple of things.
Haven’t requested maintenance 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 built-up gas can cause 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 damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give HCE Systems a ring at 276-302-0076. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can 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 HCE Systems.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these troubles need skilled support.
At HCE Systems, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 276-302-0076 to schedule an appointment right away.