As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your residence, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help us discover little issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.
If minor furnace problems go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.
And most important, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our advice for changing your 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. Call Stieferman Heating Company Inc When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Stieferman Heating Company Inc for furnace repair in Jefferson City.
Here are several noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to contact a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this trouble, 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 might mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Stieferman Heating Company Inc a ring at 573-635-3547. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a skilled heating and cooling company like Stieferman Heating Company Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are often uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition troubles. All these problems need skilled assistance.
At Stieferman Heating Company Inc, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 573-635-3547 to get an appointment now.