If you’ve been noticing odd sounds coming from your furnace, you may be in trouble. While some noises are more serious than others, loud furnaces should be looked at by a professional. Avoid putting your Davis, CA area home at risk of losing heat during the winter or even potentially putting your home and family in danger.
Noises that Indicate Your Furnace Needs To Be Looked At
If your furnace is making any of the following noises, you need to have it looked at by a heating professional to make sure the issue is fixed and any larger problems get resolved.
Pop
A loud pop or bang when your furnace turns on usually indicates one of two problems. Your furnace may have dirty burners or your ducts may require attention.
Dirty furnace burners shouldn’t be ignored because the minor explosions they cause can eventually crack the heat exchanger, which will result in an expensive repair or even require an entire furnace replacement. Meanwhile, ducts that are undersized and flimsy, have closed vents or a clogged air filter can cause pops and need to be addressed as well.
Squeal
If your furnace is making squealing or screeching noises, you may have an issue with the blower belt, shaft bearings or blower motor. A technician can replace or adjust the blower belt, lubricate the shaft bearings and fix or replace the broken blower motor to stop the squealing and ensure that your furnace is working properly.
Scrape
A grinding or scraping noise coming from your furnace is generally the most serious. As soon as you hear it, you should turn your furnace off and call a heating expert. These sounds generally indicate an issue with the blower wheel or motor mount. A professional will be able to recommend the next steps, whether that means a repair or a replacement.
Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric: The Dixon, CA Area Furnace Repair Specialists
Across the greater Sacramento area from Davis to Woodland and beyond, Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric has been helping California homeowners with their furnaces for over 10 years. Our team of experts has seen and heard furnaces that make all kinds of noises.
The easiest way to avoid these kinds of issues is with preventive maintenance, however we can also repair and even replace your home’s furnace to ensure it works well all throughout the colder weather. Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric can keep you and your family warm and safe.
Your furnace shouldn’t be making odd sounds. Prevent breakdowns and safety hazards by scheduling repairs. Contact us or call (707) 287-9002 to have your furnace looked at today!
