As your furnace switches on and gets ready to heat your residence, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up process.

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

1. Request Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us uncover minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a malfunction on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If minor furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By discovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season begins.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your house’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 eat up additional gas and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You could have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Premium Air Services LLC When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, may 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 Premium Air Services LLC for furnace repair in Tomball.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to contact 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 having difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need experienced} support for this trouble, since it might be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a great 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 creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which causes gas to accumulate 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 just an irritating noise, since 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 forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Premium Air Services LLC a call at 713-364-9957. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We recommend first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s dirty. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork might 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 flag there’s electrical troubles. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Premium Air Services LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

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

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Premium Air Services LLC, 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 713-364-9957 to request an appointment now.