As your furnace starts up and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up process.

But there are a few things you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros spot little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may cause trouble later on. By finding these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.

And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility 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 turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You may have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Anderson Heating & A/C When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, can be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to call a heating and cooling company like Anderson Heating & A/C for furnace repair in Carson City.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

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

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

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

If you’ve ignored regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Anderson Heating & A/C a ring at 775-230-7628. 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 starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

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

If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce 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 issues need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Anderson Heating & A/C.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal part 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 to be cleaned.

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

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Anderson Heating & A/C, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 775-230-7628 to schedule an appointment today.