As your furnace switches on and begins to warm up your residence, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

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

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is extremely important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps shield you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our pros spot small issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If minor furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble in the future. By unearthing these issues sooner, our technicians can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

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

2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional fuel and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You could have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC for furnace repair in Croydon.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled support for this issue, since it may be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a few things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in 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 only an irritating noise, because the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC a shout at 215-741-5505. 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 starts, as the metal is expanding and contracting.

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

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home working on 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 problems or ignition troubles. All these issues need professional assistance.

At Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC, our pros 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 215-741-5505 to request an appointment today.