As your furnace starts up and begins to add warmth to your home, it’s typical for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners firing up and the blower whirring, are all part of the usual start-up process.

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

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros spot minor issues that can make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By finding these issues sooner, our pros 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 components can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume 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 change your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Get in Touch with Clean Air HVAC When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Clean Air HVAC for furnace repair in Pacheco.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they exhaust fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require 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 scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

All that increased gas can create a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Clean Air HVAC a ring at 925-233-6238. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s working correctly.

Your ductwork can also produce banging sounds when your furnace starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.

We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a pro HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign 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 starts. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from a skilled heating and cooling company like Clean Air HVAC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are usually uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Clean Air HVAC, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 925-233-6238 to get an appointment right away.