As your furnace turns on and gets ready to heat your house, it’s normal for it to make some noise. These sounds, including the burners firing up and the blower running, are all part of the typical start-up procedures.

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

1. Book Annual Furnace Maintenance

Furnace maintenance is highly important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This helps shield you if something big stops working in your furnace during your warranty time.

It can also help our pros discover little issues that might make your furnace loud. And maybe help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If minor furnace problems go undetected, they may lead to trouble later on. By unearthing these troubles sooner, our technicians can get your furnace repaired before heating season is at its peak.

And most critical, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your gas bills, 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 becomes too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it wear out faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call Tri County Climate Control LLC When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, especially older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Tri County Climate Control LLC for furnace repair in Bend.

Here are a few noises to be looking for, how to repair them and when to get in touch with a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll require professional} support for this problem, since it might be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.

Furnace Making Banging Noise

It’s not a good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It could mean a couple of things.

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

All that accumulated gas can create a banging or booming sound when your furnace finally} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the increased gas is exploding within your furnace. This can damage your furnace’s heat exchanger and create a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Tri County Climate Control LLC a ring at 541-238-2797. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents sealed in your residence, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

If neither of these methods repair the issue, your ductwork may be dirty or undersized, which will call for assistance from a pro HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It can also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a skilled heating and cooling company like Tri County Climate Control LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are typically uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your residence performing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Tri County Climate Control 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 541-238-2797 to get an appointment right away.