As your furnace turns on and prepares to heat your home, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us spot little issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go undetected, they may cause trouble in the future. By finding these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components 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. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact J & J Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like J & J Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Eastland.
Here are several noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this trouble, 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 could mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done 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 built-up gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give J & J Air Conditioning a shout at 254-355-3833. 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 recommend first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from a skilled heating and cooling company like J & J Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal component is going out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These troubles are usually uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these troubles need pro assistance.
At J & J Air Conditioning, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 254-355-3833 to book an appointment today.
