As your furnace turns on and begins to heat your house, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up process.
But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us spot minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you prevent a malfunction on the chilliest 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 small furnace problems go ignored, they may cause trouble in the future. By discovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
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 heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets 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 energy and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or strange noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Pflugerville.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to contact 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 create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional support for this trouble, since it could be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning a ring at 512-355-1482. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure 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 checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, 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 tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often 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 need cleaning.
These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition troubles. All these problems need pro assistance.
At Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 512-355-1482 to schedule an appointment right away.
