As your furnace turns on and begins to heat your home, it’s typical for it to create some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the usual start-up steps.

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

1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals discover little issues that might make your furnace loud. And potentially help you sidestep a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go undetected, they may lead to trouble in the future. By discovering these problems sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.

And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Replace Your 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 eat up additional fuel and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for installing a new furnace filter:

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

You may have to install a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Aggressive Mechanical When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, you should contact 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 repair them and when to call a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need pro} support for this problem, since it may 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 could mean several things.

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

All that built-up gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack 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 hearing this noise, give Aggressive Mechanical a call at 732-806-5536. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.

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

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

If neither of these things repair the sound, 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 sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need help from an experienced 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 going out. This might 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 typically uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC tech. So, while we’re at your residence working on repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

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