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As your furnace starts up and gets ready to heat 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 typical start-up steps.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.
1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros discover minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly 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 ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.
And most critical, specialized 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. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it wear out faster.
Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to install a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with AC Sales When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like AC Sales for furnace repair in Lafayette.
Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to call a professional.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional} support for this problem, since it may 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 may mean a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that increased gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give AC Sales a call at (337) 234-2345. 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 switches on, 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, double-check you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these methods repair the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a professional heating and cooling company like AC Sales.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be a symptom that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these problems need professional help.
At AC Sales, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at (337) 234-2345 to schedule an appointment today.