As your furnace turns on and gets ready to add warmth to your house, it’s normal for it to produce some noise. These sounds, like the burners lighting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up steps.

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

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that could make your furnace loud. And potentially help you prevent a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By finding these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace fixed before heating season begins.

And most essential, professional 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 energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Put in a New 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 stop working faster.

Our recommendations for replacing 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 Titan Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Making Odd Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, could be louder than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Titan Heating & Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Central Point.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they discharge fumes dissimilarly than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties discharging this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need experienced 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 a few things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is producing a banging sound when starting? Its burners may be dirty. Dirty burners can stall ignition, which results in gas accumulating inside your furnace.

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

If you’ve overlooked regular service for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give Titan Heating & Air Conditioning a shout at 541-286-6617. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We suggest first checking your furnace’s air filter and getting a new one if it’s dirty. Next, make sure you don’t have too many vents closed in your house, as it can throw off air pressure.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s electrical troubles. This is most often seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will make a loud buzzing noise when your furnace starts. It could also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Titan Heating & Air Conditioning.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These troubles are often uncovered during yearly maintenance provided by a certified HVAC pro. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Titan Heating & Air Conditioning, our pros are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it typically is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 541-286-6617 to request an appointment right away.