As your furnace switches on and begins to add warmth to your home, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals spot little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you avoid a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Bell Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly 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 few noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled} support for this trouble, since it might 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 a few things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage 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 Bell Air Conditioning Inc a shout at 254-307-9572. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace starts, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, double-check 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 sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help 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 usually a symptom that an internal component is dying. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these troubles need professional help.
At Bell Air Conditioning Inc, our professionals are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 254-307-9572 to request an appointment today.