As your furnace turns on and prepares to add warmth to your residence, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros spot small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you avoid a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently 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 use additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to replace your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Appalachian Heating When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or odd noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Appalachian Heating for furnace repair in Beckley.
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled support for this issue, since it could 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Appalachian Heating a ring at 304-707-0600. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure 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 problem, your ductwork may 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 sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Appalachian Heating.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these troubles need professional support.
At Appalachian Heating, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 304-707-0600 to schedule an appointment now.