As your furnace starts up and prepares to warm up your residence, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our professionals spot small issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble down the road. By unearthing these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.
And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Frequently Put in 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 often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it wear out faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Contact Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Odessa.
Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled support for this issue, since it could be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.
Furnace Making Banging Noise
It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the accumulated 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 overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 432-237-0168. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is worn out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition troubles. All these troubles need skilled help.
At Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning, our pros 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 432-237-0168 to book an appointment right away.
