As your furnace starts up and begins to add warmth to your home, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up steps.

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, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps defend you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our pros find small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you avoid a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If small furnace problems go undetected, they may cause trouble in the future. By finding these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.

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

2. Frequently Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You might have to replace your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact House of Heating Incorporated When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or odd noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated for furnace repair in Marshfield.

Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to contact a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean several things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.

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

If you’ve neglected regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give House of Heating Incorporated a shout at 715-384-3163. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.

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

We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like House of Heating Incorporated.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal component is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.

These issues are usually uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At House of Heating Incorporated, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 715-384-3163 to book an appointment today.