As your furnace switches on and gets ready to warm up your residence, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are several things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps protect you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help us find small issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may result in trouble in the future. By discovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Knoechel Heating When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Knoechel Heating for furnace repair in Zelienople.
Here are a couple of 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 emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled} support for this trouble, since it may be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Knoechel Heating a ring at 724-425-5852. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork might 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 sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may 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 Knoechel Heating.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These issues are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these troubles need skilled support.
At Knoechel Heating, our experts 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 724-425-5852 to book an appointment now.