As your furnace starts up and gets ready to add warmth to your residence, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since 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 spot little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you avoid a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If small furnace problems go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By finding these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.
And most essential, specialized 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Lanz Furnace and Fireplace When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or odd noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Lanz Furnace and Fireplace for furnace repair in Monroe.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a few things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that increased gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Lanz Furnace and Fireplace a ring at 608-291-3606. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC technician.
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 sputtering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Lanz Furnace and Fireplace.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are usually uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these troubles need specialized assistance.
At Lanz Furnace and Fireplace, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 608-291-3606 to get an appointment today.
