As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your house, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.
But there are several things you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that could make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble in the future. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas 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 dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional energy and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Halverson Brothers Inc When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Halverson Brothers Inc for furnace repair in Menomonie and western Wisconsin.
Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require 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 might mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Halverson Brothers Inc a shout at 715-352-4052. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
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 often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Halverson Brothers Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting 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 troubles. All these troubles need skilled support.
At Halverson Brothers Inc, our experts 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 715-352-4052 to schedule an appointment right away.
