As your furnace turns on and prepares to add warmth to your house, it’s expected for it to produce some noise. These sounds, including the burners igniting and the blower whirring, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

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

1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us find minor issues that could make your furnace loud. And possibly help you sidestep a malfunction 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 small furnace problems go ignored, they may lead to trouble down the road. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is in full swing.

And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas 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 residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it wear out faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact MPC Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or strange noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like MPC Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Chadron.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to call a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want experienced 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 great 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 creating a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

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

If you’ve forgotten regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give MPC Heating & Cooling a ring at 308-832-4321. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s working correctly.

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

We advise first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork might 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 electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like MPC Heating & Cooling.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are often uncovered during regular maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home performing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

A clicking sound might be the result of things: worn bearings, gas valve issues or ignition issues. All these problems need pro assistance.

At MPC Heating & Cooling, our specialists are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 308-832-4321 to request an appointment right away.