As your furnace switches on and gets ready to add warmth to your house, it’s expected for it to create some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up process.

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

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros find minor issues that could make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you avoid a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is underway.

And most essential, 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 energy expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes 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 eat up additional gas and make it wear out faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You could have to get a new filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Aggressive Mechanical When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or odd noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Aggressive Mechanical for furnace repair in Neptune City.

Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to contact a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need skilled 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 might mean a couple of things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when starting? Its burners could be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating within your furnace.

All that accumulated gas can make a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, because the built-up gas is exploding within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a life-threatening carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Aggressive Mechanical a ring at 732-806-5536. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We recommend 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 residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for 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 electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Aggressive Mechanical.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal component is dying. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be an indication that your burners are dirty.

These troubles are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Aggressive Mechanical, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 732-806-5536 to request an appointment right away.