As your furnace starts up and gets ready to heat your house, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.
But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is highly important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps protect you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help us find minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By unearthing these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.
And most essential, 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 heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter
Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it break down faster.
Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You could have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Get in Touch with Paniccia Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises
Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or weird noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Paniccia Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Michigan City.
Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to repair them and when to call a pro.
Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise
This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require 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 several 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 stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.
All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Paniccia Heating & Cooling a ring at 219-872-2198. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.
Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as the metal is expanding and contracting.
We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.
If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.
Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise
If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like Paniccia Heating & Cooling.
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 may also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are usually uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound might be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition issues. All these troubles need pro support.
At Paniccia Heating & Cooling, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 219-872-2198 to schedule an appointment today.