As your furnace switches on and prepares to add warmth to your house, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up steps.
But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help us find minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By finding these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.
And most important, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Install a New 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 too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it break down faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Northern Comfort Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or weird noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Northern Comfort Inc for furnace repair in Mankato area.
Here are a few noises to be looking 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 since they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled} support for this problem, since it might 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 a couple of things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners can 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 racket when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage 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 detecting this noise, give Northern Comfort Inc a ring at 507-387-6596. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
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 frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Northern Comfort Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These issues are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these issues need specialized assistance.
At Northern Comfort Inc, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 507-387-6596 to request an appointment right away.
