As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your house, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up steps.

But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros discover minor issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your likelihood of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go ignored, they may result in trouble in the future. By discovering these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call J.L. Brady Company LLC When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or odd noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like J.L. Brady Company LLC for furnace repair in Moline.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to take care of them and when to get in touch with a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional support for this issue, since it may 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 may mean a couple of things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

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

If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give J.L. Brady Company LLC a call at 309-517-7511. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first checking 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 make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like J.L. Brady Company LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At J.L. Brady Company LLC, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 309-517-7511 to schedule an appointment now.