As your furnace switches on and prepares to warm up your residence, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up steps.

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

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps defend you if something major stops working in your furnace during your warranty range.

It can also help our professionals spot small issues that might make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

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

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 utility expenses, 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 turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions 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 often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Verona HVAC When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, can make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Verona HVAC for furnace repair in Santa Clarita.

Here are a few noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean several things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated 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 detecting this noise, give Verona HVAC a ring at 818-306-3387. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a professional 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 frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating 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 help from an experienced heating and cooling company like Verona HVAC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s frequently a symptom that an internal piece is worn out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It may also be an indication that your burners are dirty.

These problems are frequently uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Verona HVAC, our professionals are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 818-306-3387 to request an appointment right away.