As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your house, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up process.

But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is extremely important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps protect you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.

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 energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:

  • Flat filter: Once a month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You could have to install a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Western Mechanical, Inc. When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Western Mechanical, Inc. for furnace repair in Cache Valley.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional support for this issue, 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 could mean a few things.

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

All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, as the increased gas is erupting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Western Mechanical, Inc. a shout at 435-753-5515. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Western Mechanical, Inc..

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.

These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Western Mechanical, Inc., our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 435-753-5515 to request an appointment today.