As your furnace starts up and begins to add warmth to your home, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the typical start-up process.

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

1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us uncover small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you prevent a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may cause trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.

And most critical, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You could have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call ACS Heating and Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like ACS Heating and Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Tucker.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to contact a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional support for this trouble, since it can 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 may mean several things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating 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 merely an irritating noise, because the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give ACS Heating and Air Conditioning a shout at 770-450-1539. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s filthy. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents closed in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these methods repair the problem, 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 electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like ACS Heating and Air Conditioning.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are usually uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At ACS Heating and Air Conditioning, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 770-450-1539 to schedule an appointment today.