As your furnace turns on and prepares to warm up your home, it’s expected for it to create 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 couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals uncover little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you prevent a malfunction 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 small furnace issues go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is in full swing.

And most essential, specialized 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 energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our advice for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Anderson Heating & A/C When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Anderson Heating & A/C for furnace repair in Carson City.

Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to take care of them and when to contact a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it might 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a few things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.

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

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Anderson Heating & A/C a call at 775-854-9700. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Anderson Heating & A/C.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are often uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Anderson Heating & A/C, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 775-854-9700 to request an appointment now.