As your furnace turns on and gets ready to heat your house, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help us uncover small issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If minor furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most critical, 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 utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to get a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Yukon.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.
All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 405-494-7444. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating 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 an experienced heating and cooling company like Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component 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 cleaning.
These troubles are usually uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these problems need skilled support.
At Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning, our experts 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 405-494-7444 to schedule an appointment right away.
