As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your home, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up process.

But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly 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 us discover small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.

And most important, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts 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 becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Thedford.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with 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 make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a couple of things.

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

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

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning a ring at 519-296-4437. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make a loud 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 assistance from an experienced heating and cooling company like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are usually uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 519-296-4437 to request an appointment right away.