As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your house, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us uncover minor issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most critical, professional 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 bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets 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 energy and make it break down faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Omaha.
Here are a couple of 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 happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? 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 racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since 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 service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 402-509-5940. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for 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 usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part is worn out. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need skilled support.
At Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 402-509-5940 to get an appointment right away.