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

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

1. Book Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros uncover small issues that might make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you prevent a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If small furnace issues go undetected, they may cause trouble later on. By finding these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

And most important, pro 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 gas bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Regularly Put in a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it becomes too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional gas and make it break down faster.

Our advice for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with J.L. Brady Company LLC When Your Furnace Is Producing Strange Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like J.L. Brady Company LLC for furnace repair in Moline.

Here are a couple of noises to be on the lookout for, how to repair them and when to contact a professional.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties removing this water, it could make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want experienced} 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 good thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It can mean a couple of things.

Haven’t scheduled maintenance recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when turning on? Its burners can be dirty. Dirty burners can hold up ignition, which leads gas to accumulate inside your furnace.

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

If you’ve overlooked regular maintenance for your furnace and you’re noticing this noise, give J.L. Brady Company LLC a ring at 309-517-7511. 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 starts, since the metal is expanding and contracting.

We recommend first checking your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s clogged. Next, double-check you don’t have too many vents closed in your home, as it can force air pressure out of balance.

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

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a sign there’s an electrical problem. This is most usually seen with a faltering blower fan motor, which will produce an irritating buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It might also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these problems need support from a skilled heating and cooling company like J.L. Brady Company LLC.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s typically a symptom that an internal component is going out. This can be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It might also be a sign that your burners need cleaning.

These problems are often uncovered during yearly maintenance performed by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your maintenance appointment for next year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At J.L. Brady Company LLC, our professionals 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 309-517-7511 to schedule an appointment right away.