As your furnace starts up and prepares to add warmth to your house, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the normal start-up steps.

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

1. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals find little issues that could make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a breakdown on the coldest 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 minor furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may cause trouble down the road. By finding these troubles sooner, our techs can get your furnace fixed 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 utility expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it turns 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 fuel and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

You could have to change your filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Contact Premium Air Services LLC When Your Furnace Is Producing Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could make more noise than others. But if you’re noticing extremely loud or strange noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Premium Air Services LLC for furnace repair in Tomball.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they emit fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require skilled support for this trouble, 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 can mean a few things.

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

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace eventually does ignite. But this is more than just an irritating noise, because the accumulated gas is exploding within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Premium Air Services LLC a shout at 713-364-9957. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We recommend first looking at your furnace’s air filter and installing a new one if it’s filthy. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents shut in your house, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these things repair the sound, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical problem. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Premium Air Services LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are frequently uncovered during annual maintenance performed by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your home working on repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the future.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Premium Air Services LLC, our pros are here to help you relax in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing strange sounds, contact us at 713-364-9957 to book an appointment today.