As your furnace turns on and gets ready to warm up your house, 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 process.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals discover little issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If minor furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.
And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components 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. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Air Concepts of Middle Georgia When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Air Concepts of Middle Georgia for furnace repair in Milledgeville and Middle Georgia.
Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional} support for this issue, since it may be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a couple of 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 within your furnace.
All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Air Concepts of Middle Georgia a shout at 478-200-5689. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a pro HVAC tech.
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 sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues 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 frequently a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition troubles. All these troubles need skilled assistance.
At Air Concepts of Middle Georgia, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 478-200-5689 to get an appointment now.