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

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 extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our pros uncover little issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a breakdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go undetected, they may cause trouble later on. By unearthing these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed 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 properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility 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 home’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it wear out faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

You may have to change your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with PS Cool Heat When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like PS Cool Heat for furnace repair in Highlands Ranch.

Here are a few noises to keep an eye out for, how to fix them and when to get in touch with a specialist.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this issue, 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 can mean a couple of things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when turning on? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

All that increased gas can make a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give PS Cool Heat a ring at 720-613-2210. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from an experienced heating and cooling company like PS Cool Heat.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are typically uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At PS Cool Heat, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 720-613-2210 to schedule an appointment now.