Many homeowners will be flying during the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean you should be bringing your air travel home with you! If your furnace is so loud when it turns on it’s reminding you of being squished in the middle seat on a long domestic flight to visit the in-laws, there could be something wrong!
Strange and loud furnace noises are among the most common reasons why New Jersey and Pennsylvania homeowners call Princeton Air for furnace repair. Today we’re going to explain why your furnace is so loud all of a sudden, and what you can do to fix it.
The Different Loud Noises a Furnace Can Make
If you’re wondering why your heater sounds like a jet engine, the first thing you should do is figure out what kind of loud noise you’re hearing. Is it a loud rumbling noise that makes your furnace sound like a helicopter? Is it a high pitched whistling that sounds like an airplane taking off, or maybe a booming or banging sound? The type of noise will narrow down the potential issue with your furnace.
Potential Furnace Issues Causing Loud Sounds
Ductwork problems
Sometimes what homeowners think are noises coming from their furnace are actually coming from their ductwork. Air pressure issues or loose ductwork can lead to ratting, banging, and other unpleasant sounds.
Dirty furnace burner
If your furnace burner is dirty, it could be causing a delayed ignition, which can sound like a boom every time your heating system cycles on.
Blower wheel is out of alignment
There are a lot of moving parts to your furnace, and sometimes even a slight shift in position can lead them to scrape or rub against other parts. It’s not uncommon that this can happen to your blower wheel, and it will need to be re-aligned to start functioning properly again.
Clogged air filter
The air filter in your system removes dust and other particulates from the air circulating through your home, improving indoor air quality and helping your system run smoothly. But if you forget to replace your dirty filter with a new one every few months, air can have a tough time getting through and create a screeching sound in your home.
Call Princeton Air—We Fix Strange Furnace Noises!
The best way to prevent your furnace from developing unusual sounds is to schedule regular HVAC maintenance visits from a trained and certified local HVAC professional—our Club Memership plans make maintenance easy! But if you’re already experiencing an unwanted noise and your gas furnace sounds like a jet engine, now’s the time to call Princeton Air!
For more than 50 years, our team of heating and cooling experts has been helping customers keep their homes comfortable, affordable to run, and quiet! No matter what intruding sound your system is making, one thing’s for sure—we can get to the bottom of it!
