As your furnace switches on and prepares to heat your home, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

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

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us discover minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you prevent a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By finding these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You may have to change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in South Beloit and Belvidere.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to contact a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a couple of things.

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

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

If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a shout at 877-389-2465. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s working correctly.

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

We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these steps repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC technician.

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 dying blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often 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 cleaning.

These issues are often uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. 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 may be the result of problems: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition issues. All these issues need pro help.

At Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 877-389-2465 to book an appointment now.