As your furnace starts up and gets ready to heat your house, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up process.

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

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals find little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your chance of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace issues go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble in the future. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.

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

2. Frequently Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You might have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Durable Service When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Durable Service for furnace repair in Holdrege.

Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to contact a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since 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 overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Durable Service a shout at 308-995-8177. 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 switches on, since 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, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a skilled heating and cooling company like Durable Service.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Durable Service, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 308-995-8177 to get an appointment today.