As your furnace starts up and gets ready to heat your home, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

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

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals spot small issues that could make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace issues go ignored, they may lead to trouble later on. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.

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

2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with SKC AC LLC When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like SKC AC LLC for furnace repair in Big Spring.

Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair 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 exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled support for this issue, since it could 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 could mean a few 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 accumulated gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give SKC AC LLC a call at 432-203-4881. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

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

If neither of these things repair the issue, 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 symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like SKC AC LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.

These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At SKC AC LLC, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 432-203-4881 to request an appointment now.