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

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

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us spot little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And maybe help you avoid a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can decrease your probability of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If little furnace problems go unnoticed, they may cause trouble in the future. By discovering these troubles sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

And most essential, professional 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. Routinely Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to consume additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

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

You may have to replace your filter more frequently if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Scott Temperature When Your Furnace Is Producing Odd Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or weird noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Scott Temperature for furnace repair in Lawrence.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties removing this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need 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 could mean several things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which causes gas to accumulate in your furnace.

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

If you’ve neglected regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Scott Temperature a shout at 785-269-0465. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.

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

We suggest first looking at your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, double-check 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 sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a skilled HVAC tech.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s an electrical issue. This is most often seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will create an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It might also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Scott Temperature.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Scott Temperature, our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 785-269-0465 to request an appointment today.