As your furnace turns on and prepares to heat your residence, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, like the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up process.

But there are a couple of approaches you can do to make your furnace run more quietly this winter.

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us find minor issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you prevent a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your probability of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

And most critical, professional 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 heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns 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 fuel and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Farris Heating & Air When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Farris Heating & Air for furnace repair in Bartlesville.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to call a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro 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 great thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean a couple of things.

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

All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Farris Heating & Air a ring at 918-333-0376. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, 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 skilled HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical problem. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from an experienced heating and cooling company like Farris Heating & Air.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are often uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting 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 problems. All these issues need pro help.

At Farris Heating & Air, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 918-333-0376 to book an appointment right away.