As your furnace turns on and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our pros discover small issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.

And most important, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Install a New 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. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Every month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You could have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Wyandotte.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to call a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a few things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.

All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning a ring at 734-284-1224. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.

Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional 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 usually 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 problems need assistance 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 worn out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.

These troubles are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition troubles. All these issues need pro help.

At Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning, 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 734-284-1224 to request an appointment today.