As your furnace starts up and prepares to heat your house, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.

But there are a couple of things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals spot little issues that might make your furnace loud. And maybe help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.

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

2. Frequently Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’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 use additional gas and make it wear out faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc for furnace repair in South Beloit and Belvidere.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to call a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled} 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 can mean several things.

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

All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc a ring at 877-389-2465. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s running correctly.

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

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is going out. This might 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 usually uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, 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 877-389-2465 to get an appointment right away.