As your furnace starts up and begins to heat your home, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.
But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Yearly 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 range.
It can also help us discover small issues that could make your furnace loud. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.
If minor furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble in the future. By discovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired 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 utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc for furnace repair in Phoenix.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to take care of them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional} support for this problem, since it might 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 could mean several things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating in your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc a shout at 602-789-3315. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace turns on, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These troubles are typically uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling 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 problems. All these troubles need professional support.
At Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 602-789-3315 to book an appointment now.