As your furnace starts up and gets ready to warm up your home, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

But there are several things you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us find small issues that could make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you sidestep a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may result in trouble down the road. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.

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

2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You might have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact H & H Service Company When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like H & H Service Company for furnace repair in Mechanicsburg.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to solve them and when to get in touch with a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this problem, since it might 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 can mean a few things.

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

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

If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give H & H Service Company a call at 717-220-4502. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

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

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make 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 problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like H & H Service Company.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners are dirty.

These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At H & H Service Company, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 717-220-4502 to request an appointment today.