As your furnace turns on and prepares to add warmth to your residence, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

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

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help us spot little issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you avoid a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble down the road. By finding these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call Bell Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or weird noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Bell Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in Temple/Belton .

Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to contact a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled support for this problem, since it could be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.

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

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Bell Air Conditioning Inc a call at 254-307-9572. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.

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

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

If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.

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 faltering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Bell Air Conditioning Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are typically uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition problems. All these troubles need professional assistance.

At Bell Air Conditioning Inc, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 254-307-9572 to schedule an appointment now.