As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your residence, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a few steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals spot little issues that can make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest 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 small furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may cause trouble later on. By unearthing these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.
And most essential, professional 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it wear out faster.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call ACE Solutions When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like ACE Solutions for furnace repair in Hasbrouck Heights.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this trouble, since it could 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give ACE Solutions a shout at 201-579-2562. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a pro 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 frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like ACE Solutions.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically 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 symptom that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these troubles need professional assistance.
At ACE Solutions, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 201-579-2562 to schedule an appointment right away.