As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your home, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our pros spot small issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you avoid a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If small furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble later on. By discovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.

And most essential, pro 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it wear out faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Farnell Mechanical, Inc. When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Farnell Mechanical, Inc. for furnace repair in Auburn and Opelika.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to call a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this trouble, since it can 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 several things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.

All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage 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 Farnell Mechanical, Inc. a shout at 334-524-2458. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

Your ductwork can also create banging sounds when your furnace turns on, because the metal is expanding and contracting.

We advise first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call 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 electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It may also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Farnell Mechanical, Inc..

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal component is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.

These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition problems. All these troubles need skilled help.

At Farnell Mechanical, Inc., our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 334-524-2458 to get an appointment now.