As your furnace turns on and prepares to warm up your home, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.
But there are several things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros uncover little issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you sidestep a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If minor furnace troubles go ignored, they may result in trouble later on. By unearthing these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.
And most critical, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Myers Furnace Company When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or strange noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Myers Furnace Company for furnace repair in Belton.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want experienced 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Myers Furnace Company a shout at 816-249-1619. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Myers Furnace Company.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part is dying. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition troubles. All these issues need skilled help.
At Myers Furnace Company, 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 816-249-1619 to get an appointment right away.