As your furnace switches on and begins to add warmth to your residence, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the usual 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 very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our professionals discover minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By finding these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.

And most critical, 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 heating bills, 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 gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Once a month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Air Concepts of Middle Georgia When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Air Concepts of Middle Georgia for furnace repair in Milledgeville and Middle Georgia.

Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to contact a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly 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 running into difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a few things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Air Concepts of Middle Georgia a ring at 478-200-5689. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require 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 often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Air Concepts of Middle Georgia.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a sign that your burners need to be cleaned.

These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Air Concepts of Middle Georgia, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 478-200-5689 to request an appointment today.