As your furnace turns on and gets ready to add warmth to your house, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps protect you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help us uncover little issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go ignored, they may cause trouble in the future. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most critical, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it wear out faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Just Komfort Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Just Komfort Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Redmond.
Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to contact a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require 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 may mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Just Komfort Heating & Cooling a call at 458-206-0216. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, 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 sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Just Komfort Heating & Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is worn out. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These troubles are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to ask 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 troubles or ignition problems. All these problems need professional assistance.
At Just Komfort Heating & Cooling, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 458-206-0216 to schedule an appointment today.
