As your furnace switches on and begins to add warmth to your house, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help us uncover small issues that could make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you avoid a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go undetected, they may cause trouble later on. By discovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.

And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Put in a New 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 often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You could have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Bell Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or strange noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Bell Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in Temple/Belton .

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to contact a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro 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 may mean a few things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could 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 eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve neglected regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Bell Air Conditioning Inc a call at 254-307-9572. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork might 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 sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Bell Air Conditioning Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.

These problems are usually uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition problems. All these issues need pro support.

At Bell Air Conditioning Inc, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 254-307-9572 to book an appointment right away.