As your furnace switches on and begins to warm up your residence, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you sidestep a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go ignored, they may result in trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.
And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating costs, 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 becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.
Our advice for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Lake Forest.
Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro} support for this problem, 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 could mean a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 949-204-0859. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC tech.
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 dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these troubles need specialized help.
At 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, 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 949-204-0859 to schedule an appointment right away.