As your furnace switches on and prepares to add warmth to your house, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help us uncover small issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you sidestep a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go ignored, they may lead to trouble later on. By finding these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

And most essential, specialized 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 utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes 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 wear out faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with Just Right Heating and Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or strange noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Just Right Heating and Cooling for furnace repair in Goshen.

Here are several noises to be looking for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this trouble, 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 can mean a couple of things.

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

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Just Right Heating and Cooling a call at 513-392-4969. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Just Right Heating and Cooling.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are typically uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Just Right Heating and Cooling, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 513-392-4969 to book an appointment today.