As your furnace turns on and begins to warm up your home, it’s expected for it to make some noise. These sounds, like 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 quieter this winter.

1. Request Annual Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help our pros discover little issues that might make your furnace noisy. And possibly help you avoid a meltdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that regular maintenance can lower your chance of furnace malfunctions by up to 95%.

If minor furnace troubles go ignored, they may lead to trouble in the future. By uncovering these problems sooner, our pros can get your furnace taken care of before heating season is at its peak.

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

2. Regularly Replace Your Furnace’s Air Filter

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

Our recommendations for replacing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call All Solutions Heating & Cooling When Your Furnace Is Creating Weird Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might be louder than others. But if you’re detecting extremely loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like All Solutions Heating & Cooling for furnace repair in Portland.

Here are a couple of noises to be looking for, how to fix them and when to contact a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise is more common with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they exhaust fumes in another way than older furnaces, and the process can create some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficulties draining this water, it can make gurgling or bubbling sounds. You’ll want professional support for this issue, since it may be created by a blocked drain pipe or clogged drain pan.