Whenever the heat kicks on in your home, there is going to be some noise involved. Your furnace is one of the largest appliances in your home and makes noise when it is running. Even though you can count on noise from your furnace, there are some loud noises that you never want to hear coming from your furnace. West Lake Houston Air Conditioning & Heating is here to share some noises that you should be watching for when your furnace is running because they could mean that there is a problem with your heating system.
Furnace Making Knocking Noise
You should never hear something that sounds like two pieces of metal banging together. If you hear this loud clanking sound, it could mean that there is a component in your furnace that is loose and moving around too much. If there is loud clanking, you need to turn off your furnace and call a professional to get to the bottom of the problem. If you try and ignore the problem, it can lead to issues that are more serious as well as more expensive to fix.
Boom Sound After Furnace Shuts Off
Every furnace has a burner inside it to burn fuel and heat your house. If your furnace makes a loud booming sound when it starts turning on, it can mean that you have a dirty burner. This isn’t something that signals imminent danger, but it does mean that things can get dangerous if it is left unchecked. You don’t want the burner or the heat exchanger to have to break through dirt and grime to operate. It can be dangerous.
Furnace Makes Squealing or Whistling Sound
A loud screeching sound is usually indicative of a problem with your blower motor. This is a big deal because the blower motor is what moves the heated air throughout your home. If your blower motor isn’t working properly, you aren’t going to get that consistent heat that you are looking for in your house. Sometimes all you need is some lubrication for your blower motor, other times it means that there is a significant problem. This is why a professional is needed in this case.
Furnace Rattling when Starting
This is the sound that you should be concerned about. You shouldn’t hear any rattling coming from your furnace as it operates. If you hear rattling, it can be a danger as it indicates that there is a crack in your heat exchanger. This puts your home at risk of a carbon monoxide leak. Because this gas is odorless as well as colorless, you need to be aware of any signs that you have a cracked heat exchanger so you can fix the problem right away.
Furnace Repair, Replacement & More in Kingwood, The Woodlands, Huffman, Spring & Greater Houston Texas
If you have noticed that there are strange sounds coming from your furnace, it’s time to call on the professionals at West Lake Houston Air Conditioning & Heating to take a look at it. We can solve any heating problems that may be causing strange noises and keep your home safe as well as warm. Call us today!
