As your furnace starts up and gets ready to warm up your residence, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are several 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 ongoing. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our professionals spot minor issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, 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 fuel and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Air Current AC & Heat When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or odd noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Air Current AC & Heat for furnace repair in Houston.

Here are several noises to be looking for, how to fix 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 differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro support for this problem, since it may 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 had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Air Current AC & Heat a call at 713-322-4318. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend 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 shut in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

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

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 usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It may also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Air Current AC & Heat.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound may be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need pro support.

At Air Current AC & Heat, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 713-322-4318 to request an appointment today.