As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are several things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals uncover little issues that might make your furnace loud. And possibly help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By unearthing these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces 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. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with SchagrinGAS Company When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like SchagrinGAS Company for furnace repair in Middletown.
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced} support for this trouble, since it could 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 a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done 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 accumulated gas can create 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 damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give SchagrinGAS Company a call at 302-231-1380. 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 turns on, since 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, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from a professional heating and cooling company like SchagrinGAS Company.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These troubles 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 scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these troubles need skilled support.
At SchagrinGAS Company, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 302-231-1380 to book an appointment today.
