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

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

1. Request Yearly Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros discover minor issues that can make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you sidestep a malfunction on the most frigid day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can reduce your chance of furnace repairs by up to 95%.

If small furnace troubles go unnoticed, they may lead to trouble down the road. By uncovering these troubles sooner, our pros can get your furnace repaired before heating season is underway.

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

2. Routinely Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your house’s air fresh and clean. When it turns too filthy, it can make your furnace turn on and off too often. Referred to as short cycling, this can cause your furnace to eat up additional fuel and make it break down faster.

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Get in Touch with Airmax Long Island When Your Furnace Is Creating Odd Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, may make more noise than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or odd noises, you might need to contact a heating and cooling company like Airmax Long Island for furnace repair in Long Island.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to solve 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 exhaust fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can make some moisture. If your furnace is running into difficulties discharging this water, it may make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll need 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 could mean several things.

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

All that increased gas can create a banging or booming racket when your furnace ultimately} does ignite. But this is more than only an irritating noise, since the accumulated gas is erupting within your furnace. This can crack your furnace’s heat exchanger and cause a deadly carbon monoxide leak.

If you’ve ignored regular service for your furnace and you’re detecting this noise, give Airmax Long Island a call at 631-737-5566. Our heating specialists will get your furnace tuned up and make sure it’s running correctly.

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

We advise 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 may be dirty or undersized, which will be a need 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 frequently seen with a sputtering blower fan motor, which will produce a loud buzzing noise when your furnace switches on. It may also mean there’s a problem with the capacitor or transformer. All three of these issues need help from a professional heating and cooling company like Airmax Long Island.

Furnace Making Knocking Noise

If your furnace is making knocking sounds, it’s often a symptom that an internal piece is breaking down. This might be anything from a bearing to a belt or the gas valve. It can also be a symptom that your burners need to be cleaned.

These problems are often uncovered during yearly maintenance done by a certified HVAC professional. So, while we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your maintenance appointment for the upcoming year.

Furnace Making Clicking Noise

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

At Airmax Long Island, our pros are here to help you enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. If your furnace is louder than it usually is or producing odd sounds, contact us at 631-737-5566 to schedule an appointment right away.