As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your house, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our professionals uncover minor issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the most frigid 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 small furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By unearthing these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.
And most essential, professional 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 energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in Mobile.
Here are several noises to be looking for, how to repair 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 discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a call at 251-471-2674. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal component is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a symptom that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are typically uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these issues need pro assistance.
At Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 251-471-2674 to request an appointment today.