As your furnace turns on and prepares to heat your home, it’s common for it to make some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

But there are a few approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros find little issues that can make your furnace loud. And potentially help you avoid a malfunction on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By discovering these issues sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season begins.

And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces 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. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too filthy, 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 advice for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call AW Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Creating Strange Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting very loud or odd noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like AW Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Lincoln.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to solve them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled} 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 can mean several things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

All that built-up gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give AW Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 402-438-7992. 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 starts, because the metal is expanding and contracting.

We suggest first inspecting 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 house, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these things repair the issue, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a skilled HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

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

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s usually a symptom that an internal component is worn out. This can 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 typically uncovered during annual maintenance done by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At AW Heating & Air Conditioning, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing strange sounds, contact us at 402-438-7992 to schedule an appointment right away.