As your furnace switches on and prepares to heat your house, it’s normal for it to create some noise. These sounds, such as the burners igniting and the blower running, are all part of the usual start-up procedures.

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

1. Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros find little issues that might make your furnace loud. And possibly help you sidestep a meltdown on the coldest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can lower your chance of furnace meltdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

And most important, pro cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving pieces can help make it more efficient. A well-maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your heating expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Install a New Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your residence’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too dirty, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Known as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our suggestions for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with Mayeuxs AC & Heating When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, can be noisier than others. But if you’re noticing very loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating for furnace repair in Norco and St. Charles Parish.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s since they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is having difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want skilled 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 positive thing when your furnace is making a banging sound. It might mean a few things.

Haven’t had maintenance done recently and your furnace is creating a banging sound when beginning? Its burners may 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 noise when your furnace ultimately does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, since the built-up gas is erupting within your furnace. This can damage 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 noticing this noise, give Mayeuxs AC & Heating a ring at (985) 764-2426. Our heating professionals will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s operating correctly.

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

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

If neither of these steps repair the problem, your ductwork might be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC technician.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a symptom there’s electrical troubles. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will create a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It can also mean there’s trouble with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need support from a professional heating and cooling company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These issues are usually uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC technician. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Mayeuxs AC & Heating, our professionals are here to help you unwind in peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at (985) 764-2426 to request an appointment right away.