As your furnace turns on and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps protect you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals spot small issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you avoid a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.
If small furnace issues go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Wyandotte.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro} support for this trouble, since it may 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 a couple of things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning a ring at 734-284-1224. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC tech.
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 usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It might also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a sign that your burners need to be cleaned.
These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these issues need professional help.
At Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning, 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 734-284-1224 to schedule an appointment today.
