As your furnace starts up and prepares to heat your residence, it’s expected for it to create 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. Schedule Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us spot little issues that can make your furnace annoying. And possibly help you avoid a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that routine maintenance can reduce your likelihood of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If minor furnace issues go unnoticed, they may result in trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our professionals can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is in full swing.

And most important, professional cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A properly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Frequently Install 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 frequently. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it stop working faster.

Our recommendations for changing your furnace filter:

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

You might have to get a new filter more regularly if you have allergies or pets.

3. Call Three Rivers Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, often older ones, may be louder than others. But if you’re detecting exceedingly loud or odd noises, it may be time to get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Three Rivers Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Portland.

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

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise happens more frequently with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s due to the fact they discharge fumes in another way 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 professional} support for this problem, 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 might mean several things.

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

All that increased gas can cause a banging or booming noise when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than merely an irritating noise, as the accumulated gas is igniting within your furnace. This can break your furnace’s heat exchanger and make a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve overlooked regular tune-ups for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Three Rivers Heating & Cooling a ring at 503-213-4433. Our heating pros will get your furnace tuned up and ensure it’s running correctly.

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

We advise first inspecting your furnace’s air filter and replacing it if it’s dirty. Next, ensure you don’t have too many vents shut in your residence, as it can throw off air pressure.

If neither of these things repair the problem, your ductwork could be dirty or undersized, which will require assistance from a professional HVAC specialist.

Furnace Making Humming or Buzzing Noise

If your furnace is buzzing or humming, it’s a flag there’s an electrical issue. This is most frequently seen with a dying blower fan motor, which will make an annoying buzzing noise when your furnace begins to heat. It could also mean there’s an issue with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these troubles need assistance from a professional heating and cooling company like Three Rivers Heating & Cooling.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

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

These problems are frequently uncovered during regular maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to ask us about requesting your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Three Rivers Heating & Cooling, our experts are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than normal or producing weird sounds, contact us at 503-213-4433 to get an appointment today.