As your furnace switches on and begins to warm up your home, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our professionals uncover little issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you sidestep a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If small furnace troubles go ignored, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most important, pro 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 expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Change Your 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 often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Controlled Comfort HVAC When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or weird noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Controlled Comfort HVAC for furnace repair in Carpentersville.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to contact a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this issue, since it could be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break 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 Controlled Comfort HVAC a ring at 224-412-8308. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for 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 issue. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from a skilled heating and cooling company like Controlled Comfort HVAC.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is dying. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These issues are usually uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting 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 troubles. All these troubles need pro help.
At Controlled Comfort HVAC, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 224-412-8308 to book an appointment today.
