As your furnace turns on and prepares to heat your residence, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are several 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 valid. This helps protect you if something huge stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our professionals find small issues that might make your furnace noisy. And potentially help you prevent a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your probability of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If minor furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

And most important, professional 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 energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

You could have to get a new filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Siloam Springs Heating & AC When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Siloam Springs Heating & AC for furnace repair in Siloam Springs.

Here are a few 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 since they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this trouble, since it could 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 a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

All that increased gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the accumulated 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 overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Siloam Springs Heating & AC a shout at 479-308-8176. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s running correctly.

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

We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the sound, 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 sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Siloam Springs Heating & AC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal part is dying. This may be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be a sign that your burners are dirty.

These issues are often uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Siloam Springs Heating & AC, our experts are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 479-308-8176 to request an appointment now.