As your furnace switches on and prepares to heat your residence, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners igniting and the blower operating, are all part of the normal start-up procedures.

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

1. Book Yearly Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This helps defend you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty period.

It can also help our pros find little issues that could make your furnace noisy. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can lower your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these troubles sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is underway.

And most essential, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving components 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. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Contact Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, may be noisier than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, you might need to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. for furnace repair in McAllen.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it might make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require experienced support for this problem, since it can 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 may mean several things.

Haven’t requested maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners might be dirty. Dirty burners can delay ignition, which leads gas to accumulate in your furnace.

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

If you’ve neglected regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re hearing this noise, give Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C. a shout at 956-553-3265. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and double-check it’s operating correctly.

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

We recommend first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents sealed in your home, as it can make air pressure uneven.

If neither of these steps repair the issue, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will be a need for assistance from a professional HVAC tech.

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 sputtering blower fan motor, which will make 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 problems need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C..

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal part is breaking down. This could be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be an indication that your burners need cleaning.

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

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Cytech Heating & Cooling L.C., our experts are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing weird sounds, contact us at 956-553-3265 to book an appointment right away.