As your furnace starts up and begins to warm up your residence, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, because 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 professionals spot little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.
If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.
And most critical, specialized 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 heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional energy and make it stop working faster.
Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Monthly
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You may have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Ambience HVAC, Inc. When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Ambience HVAC, Inc. for furnace repair in Wilmington.
Here are several noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced 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 had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.
All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Ambience HVAC, Inc. a shout at 302-239-HVAC (4822). Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.
We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these methods repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC tech.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Ambience HVAC, Inc..
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.
These troubles are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these issues need skilled assistance.
At Ambience HVAC, Inc., our experts are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 302-239-HVAC (4822) to request an appointment right away.