As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your residence, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up process.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals find little issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If minor furnace troubles go undetected, they may cause trouble in the future. By discovering these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it wear out faster.
Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Wallpe Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or weird noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Wallpe Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Greensburg.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to call a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this problem, since it can 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 may mean several things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.
All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Wallpe Heating & Cooling a shout at 812-663-7252. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these methods repair the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro 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 usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Wallpe Heating & Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These problems are often uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these problems need skilled help.
At Wallpe Heating & Cooling, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 812-663-7252 to schedule an appointment today.