As your furnace starts up and begins to heat your home, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros uncover little issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble later on. By unearthing these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.
And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces 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. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Durable Service When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Durable Service for furnace repair in Holdrege.
Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this trouble, 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 several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only 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 neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing 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 running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because 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, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork may 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 create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Durable Service.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal part 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 need to be cleaned.
These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling 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 troubles. All these problems need professional assistance.
At Durable Service, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 308-995-8177 to get an appointment today.
