As your furnace starts up and prepares to warm up your home, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.
But there are several things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that can make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If small furnace problems go ignored, they may cause trouble down the road. By discovering these issues sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.
And most essential, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises
Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc for furnace repair in Phoenix.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to contact a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro support for this trouble, 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc a shout at 602-789-3315. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create 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 troubles need support from a professional 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 part is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These problems are usually uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these problems need professional support.
At Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 602-789-3315 to get an appointment today.