As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up process.

But there are a couple of steps you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals spot minor issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By unearthing these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.

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 utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional gas and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with J & J Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like J & J Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Eastland.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want pro support for this trouble, 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 may mean several things.

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

All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming sound when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack 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 detecting this noise, give J & J Air Conditioning a ring at 254-355-3833. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a skilled HVAC technician.

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 usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like J & J Air Conditioning.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At J & J Air Conditioning, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 254-355-3833 to schedule an appointment today.