As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your residence, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals spot little issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you prevent a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

And most critical, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Replace Your 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 wear out faster.

Our suggestions for installing a new 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. Get in Touch with Air-Right Energy Design When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or weird noises, it may be time to contact a heating and cooling company like Air-Right Energy Design for furnace repair in Manassas.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional support for this issue, 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 several things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming racket when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Air-Right Energy Design a ring at 703-260-1148. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace turns 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 clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork might 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 sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace turns on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Air-Right Energy Design.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is going out. This might 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 often uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking 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 troubles. All these troubles need pro help.

At Air-Right Energy Design, our specialists are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 703-260-1148 to book an appointment now.