As your furnace starts up and gets ready to add warmth to your home, it’s common for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up process.

But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is extremely important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our pros discover minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you prevent a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If small furnace problems go undetected, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.

And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A well-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 home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with Brookwood Inc When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Brookwood Inc for furnace repair in Newton.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled} support for this problem, since it can 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 could mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.

All that built-up gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, since the increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Brookwood Inc a call at 641-316-9803. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce 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 steps repair the sound, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating 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 troubles need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Brookwood Inc.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are usually uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Brookwood Inc, our specialists 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 641-316-9803 to schedule an appointment now.