As your furnace starts up and begins to heat your residence, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

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

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our pros uncover small issues that could make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may result in trouble later on. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.

And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating 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 gets 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 gas and make it break down faster.

Our advice for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You might have to replace your filter more often if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Aggressive Mechanical When Your Furnace Is Making Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or strange noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Aggressive Mechanical for furnace repair in Neptune City.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to take care of 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 emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require pro} support for this issue, since it can be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It may mean several things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is making a banging sound when beginning? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which causes gas to accumulate within your furnace.

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

If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Aggressive Mechanical a call at 732-806-5536. 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 starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We advise first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s clogged. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your home, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork might 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 an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will create an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It might also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Aggressive Mechanical.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your home working on 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 things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these troubles need professional help.

At Aggressive Mechanical, our specialists are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing odd sounds, contact us at 732-806-5536 to request an appointment today.