As your furnace switches on and begins to heat your residence, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up steps.
But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.
1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is very important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.
It can also help our professionals uncover little issues that can make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.
If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of 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 properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Regularly Install a New 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 frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.
Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:
- Flat filter: Every month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
You might have to replace your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.
3. Call Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises
Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Winnipeg.
Here are several noises to be looking 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 create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it might 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 might mean a couple of things.
Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.
All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.
If you’ve neglected regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 204-272-8128. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.
Your ductwork can also make banging sounds when your furnace switches on, as 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 residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.
If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional 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 frequently 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 a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners are dirty.
These troubles are often uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.
Furnace Making Clicking Noise
A clicking sound can be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these issues need pro help.
At Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 204-272-8128 to request an appointment now.