As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your house, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.

But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

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

If small furnace issues go ignored, they may result in trouble down the road. By unearthing these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.

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 heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Luikart Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or strange noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Luikart Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Newark.

Here are several noises to be on the lookout for, how to take care of them and when to call a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled support for this trouble, 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 may mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? 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 only an irritating noise, because the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Luikart Heating & Cooling a shout at 740-344-5497. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed 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 be a need for assistance from a pro HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Luikart Heating & Cooling.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound might be the result of issues: worn bearings, gas valve troubles or ignition troubles. All these issues need professional assistance.

At Luikart Heating & Cooling, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 740-344-5497 to request an appointment now.