As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your residence, it’s typical for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.

But there are several steps you can do to make your furnace quieter this winter.

1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us discover minor issues that might make your furnace loud. And maybe help you sidestep a breakdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By finding these problems sooner, our techs can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.

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

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

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Referred to 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: Monthly
  • Pleated filter: Every three months

You may have to replace your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Tri County Climate Control LLC When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re hearing very loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Tri County Climate Control LLC for furnace repair in Bend.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need professional support for this problem, since it could 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 can mean a couple of things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.

All that built-up 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 increased gas is igniting within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Tri County Climate Control LLC a call at 541-238-2797. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

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

We suggest 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 sealed in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

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

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 often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create 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 a skilled heating and cooling company like Tri County Climate Control LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a symptom that your burners are dirty.

These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Tri County Climate Control LLC, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 541-238-2797 to schedule an appointment today.