As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your house, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up steps.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals uncover little issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you prevent a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may result in trouble down the road. By discovering these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.
And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Everest Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or strange noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Everest Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Kansas City, MO and Lansing, KS .
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this issue, since it can 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 requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Everest Heating & Cooling a call at 913-845-9463. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first looking at your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Everest Heating & Cooling.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is going out. This might 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 usually uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these troubles need skilled assistance.
At Everest Heating & Cooling, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 913-845-9463 to schedule an appointment today.