As your furnace turns on and prepares to warm up your home, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up steps.

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

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us find minor issues that might make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may cause trouble down the road. By unearthing these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to 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: Once a month
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You could have to replace your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Ameri-Tec When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Ameri-Tec for furnace repair in Narvon.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to contact a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need experienced 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 making a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.

All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve neglected regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Ameri-Tec a call at 717-479-4950. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It might 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 Ameri-Tec.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are often uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Ameri-Tec, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 717-479-4950 to schedule an appointment now.