As your furnace starts up and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, because 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 our professionals find minor issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace problems go ignored, they may result in trouble in the future. By unearthing these issues sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. 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: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. for furnace repair in Hodgenville.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this problem, 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. a shout at 270-358-3167. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc..
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these problems need specialized help.
At Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc., our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 270-358-3167 to book an appointment now.
