As your furnace starts up and prepares to warm up your residence, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are several approaches 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 in place. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros discover minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.
And most critical, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Alpine Summit Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or strange noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Alpine Summit Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Athol.
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled} 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 may mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as 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 overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Alpine Summit Heating & Cooling a shout at 208-561-1226. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.
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 often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Alpine Summit Heating & Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is going out. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These problems are typically uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition problems. All these issues need skilled support.
At Alpine Summit Heating & Cooling, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 208-561-1226 to schedule an appointment right away.
