As your furnace turns on and begins to add warmth to your residence, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up 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 less noisy this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps protect you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our pros find minor 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 routine maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.
And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with JTech Mechanical When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like JTech Mechanical for furnace repair in Magnolia.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to repair them and when to call a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a few things.
Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give JTech Mechanical a ring at 281-231-8768. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled 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 frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like JTech Mechanical.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are typically uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these problems need specialized assistance.
At JTech Mechanical, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 281-231-8768 to request an appointment right away.