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

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

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, since 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 our pros spot small issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By unearthing these issues sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.

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

2. Regularly Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call Comfort Zone, LLC When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re hearing exceedingly loud or odd noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Comfort Zone, LLC for furnace repair in Cape Coral.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro} 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 might mean a few 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 delay ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

All that increased 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 exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Comfort Zone, LLC a ring at 239-214-0411. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these methods repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical issue. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Comfort Zone, LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are often uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Comfort Zone, LLC, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 239-214-0411 to schedule an appointment today.