As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your house, it’s common for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

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

1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as 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 our pros find little issues that can make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you avoid a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble later on. By unearthing these problems sooner, our pros 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional gas 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 change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Done Right Air When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Done Right Air for furnace repair in West Allis & Milwaukee area.

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 experiencing difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this trouble, 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 may mean several things.

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

All that increased gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since 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 service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Done Right Air a ring at 414-208-9000. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.

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

We suggest first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro 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 usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It may also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Done Right Air.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are typically uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Done Right Air, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 414-208-9000 to get an appointment today.