As your furnace turns on and gets ready to heat your home, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.
But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our pros spot minor issues that can make your furnace noisy. And maybe 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 little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble in the future. By finding these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most important, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts 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 Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it wear out faster.
Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Farris Heating & Air When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Farris Heating & Air for furnace repair in Bartlesville.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to repair them and when to call a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes dissimilarly 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 experienced} 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It can mean a couple of things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently 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 increased gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Farris Heating & Air a call at 918-333-0376. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce 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 clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for 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 often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like Farris Heating & Air.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These troubles are usually uncovered during annual maintenance performed 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 next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these issues need professional assistance.
At Farris Heating & Air, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 918-333-0376 to request an appointment right away.