As your furnace switches on and gets ready to warm up your home, it’s common for it to create 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 approaches you can do to make your furnace less noisy this winter.

1. Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance

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

It can also help us discover small issues that can make your furnace annoying. And potentially help you prevent a breakdown on the chilliest day of the year. The Indoor Air Quality Association reports that annual maintenance can decrease your chance of furnace breakdowns by up to 95%.

If little furnace issues go undetected, they may lead to trouble down the road. By discovering these issues sooner, our pros can get your furnace fixed before heating season is at its peak.

And most essential, specialized cleaning and lubrication of your furnace’s moving parts can help make it more efficient. A correctly maintained furnace could save up to 30% on your energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Routinely Change Your Furnace’s Air Filter

Your air filter helps keep your home’s air fresh and clean. When it gets too clogged, it can make your furnace turn on and off more than it should. Called short cycling, this can cause your furnace to use additional energy and make it break down faster.

Our suggestions for changing your furnace filter:

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

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

3. Call Diedrick's Heating and Air Conditioning When Your Furnace Is Making Strange Noises

Some furnaces, particularly older ones, might make more noise than others. But if you’re hearing extremely loud or weird noises, it may be time to call a heating and cooling company like Diedrick's Heating and Air Conditioning for furnace repair in Seymour.

Here are several noises to keep an eye out for, how to repair them and when to call a pro.

Furnace Making Gurgling or Bubbling Noise

This noise occurs more commonly with high-efficiency furnaces. That’s because they emit fumes differently than older furnaces, and the process can produce some moisture. If your furnace is experiencing difficultie