As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your home, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up process.
But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something major goes wrong with your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros uncover minor problems that can make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go ignored, they might result in a malfunction in the future. By unearthing these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.
And, most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A well- maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use more gas and make it break down more rapidly.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with ACE Solutions When Your Furnace is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like ACE Solutions for furnace repair in Hasbrouck Heights.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into troubles removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro support for this trouble, since it might be caused by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a positive indicator when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance lately and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only a bothersome noise, since the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give ACE Solutions a shout at 201-579-2562. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running accurately.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these methods fix the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems require help from an experienced heating and cooling company like ACE Solutions.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often an indication that an internal part is worn out. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These problems are often uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be created by things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these issues require pro support.
At ACE Solutions, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or making strange sounds, contact us at 201-579-2562 to schedule an appointment today.