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 furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro 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 may mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Desert Husky HVAC/R Services a call at 520-416-5415. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call 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 often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Desert Husky HVAC/R Services.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners need to be cleaned.
These issues are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound could be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these troubles need professional help.
At Desert Husky HVAC/R Services, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 520-416-5415 to request an appointment today.