As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your house, it’s expected for it to produce 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 approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros spot small issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If small furnace issues go undetected, they may cause trouble down the road. By finding these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.

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

2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call Mayeuxs AC & Heating When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating for furnace repair in Norco and surrounding parishes.

Here are several noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this issue, since it can 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 might mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.

All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Mayeuxs AC & Heating a shout at (985) 764-2426. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is worn out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners are dirty.

These problems are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance performed 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 next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Mayeuxs AC & Heating, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at (985) 764-2426 to get an appointment right away.