As your furnace turns on and begins to add warmth to your house, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros spot small issues that might 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 annual maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may cause trouble in the future. By unearthing these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.
And most essential, pro 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 house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, 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 might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Colvin's Heating and Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Colvin's Heating and Cooling for furnace repair in Excelsior Springs.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to contact a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want experienced} 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It can mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Colvin's Heating and Cooling a call at 816-379-3918. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It may also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Colvin's Heating and Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these problems need specialized help.
At Colvin's Heating and Cooling, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 816-379-3918 to book an appointment right away.
