As your furnace switches on and begins to warm up your residence, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is extremely important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our professionals spot minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you sidestep a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

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

And most important, specialized 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 gas expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Appalachian Heating When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Appalachian Heating for furnace repair in Mount Hope.

Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to fix 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 differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this problem, since it could 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 scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.

All that increased gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Appalachian Heating a ring at 304-707-0600. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.

Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace turns on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It may also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Appalachian Heating.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal component is dying. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.

These problems are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these problems need professional assistance.

At Appalachian Heating, our experts 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 304-707-0600 to schedule an appointment right away.