As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up 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 normal start-up steps.
But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.
It can also help our pros discover little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you sidestep 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 breakdowns by up to 95%.
If small furnace problems go undetected, they may cause trouble down the road. By finding these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.
And most critical, professional 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 utility expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.
Our recommendations for replacing your 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 AZ Air Conditioning and Heating When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or weird noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like AZ Air Conditioning and Heating for furnace repair in Los Angeles.
Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to call a specialist.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro} 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 can mean a few things.
Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give AZ Air Conditioning and Heating a call at 800-296-5088. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns 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 filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.
If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC technician.
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 dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like AZ Air Conditioning and Heating.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners are dirty.
These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting 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 problems. All these issues need specialized assistance.
At AZ Air Conditioning and Heating, 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 800-296-5088 to request an appointment today.