As your furnace starts up and prepares to add warmth to your residence, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up process.

But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help us discover little issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

And most essential, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns 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 gas and make it break down faster.

Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You might have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Desert Husky HVAC/R Services When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange 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 Desert Husky HVAC/R Services for furnace repair in Tucson and Phoenix.

Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnace