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

But there are several approaches you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our pros find little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If small furnace issues go ignored, they may result in trouble down the road. By discovering these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.

And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, 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 becomes too dirty, 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 stop working faster.

Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with Forster Heating When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Forster Heating for furnace repair in Auburn.

Here are a couple of noises to keep an eye out for, how to take care of them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need experienced support for this problem, since it could 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 requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate within your furnace.

All that increased gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break 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 Forster Heating a ring at 530-885-8081. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork might 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 flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Forster Heating.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are typically uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Forster Heating, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 530-885-8081 to get an appointment right away.