As your furnace switches on and gets ready to warm up your house, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up steps.

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

1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us spot little issues that can make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go ignored, they may result in trouble later on. By uncovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.

And most essential, 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 gas expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You could have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call I-Deal HVAC When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or weird noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like I-Deal HVAC for furnace repair in Albuquerque.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to fix them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a few things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.

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

If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give I-Deal HVAC a call at 505-317-9598. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

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

We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, 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 symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like I-Deal HVAC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house 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 could be the result of troubles: worn bearings, gas valve problems or ignition problems. All these problems need specialized assistance.

At I-Deal HVAC, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 505-317-9598 to request an appointment now.