As your furnace turns 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 a couple of things you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros discover small issues that can make your furnace loud. And possibly help you sidestep a malfunction on the most frigid 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 undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

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

2. Regularly Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Central Air LLC When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Central Air LLC for furnace repair in Brookfield.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix 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 because they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro} support for this problem, since it might 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 can mean a few things.

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

All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Central Air LLC a ring at 203-357-5913. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Central Air LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal component is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It could also be an indication that your burners are dirty.

These issues are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Central Air LLC, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 203-357-5913 to book an appointment now.