{"id":2680,"date":"2021-01-25T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=2680"},"modified":"2025-02-18T13:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:06:13","slug":"why-shouldnt-ignore-furnace-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/why-shouldnt-ignore-furnace-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Shouldn\u2019t Ignore These Furnace Sounds!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-covering-ears-to-avoid-hearing\"Your furnace makes noise. There\u2019s no denying this fact, nor is there denying that there\u2019s no such thing as a completely silent heater. There have certainly been advances in technology throughout the years that has made these systems quieter, <\/em>but you\u2019re always going to hear the unit cycle on and off, and air whooshing through the ventilation system. You may even hear a gentle rattling as the temperatures fluctuate inside your ductwork and cause your air ducts to shift a big.<\/p>\n

But even though your furnace isn\u2019t silent, there are some <\/em>noises you should pay attention to, and give us a call when you hear them. Pretty much anything out of the ordinary sounds you hear on a daily basis should be cause for alarm, but we\u2019ve shared some specifics below. Read on as we uncover some common noises a furnace in disrepair may make, and why you shouldn\u2019t ignore them. For more details on unusual furnace sounds, check out<\/span> 3 furnace sounds that mean something spooky is happening<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Screeeeeech!<\/h2>\n

Does it sound like there is a banshee stuck inside your furnace? The good news is, that\u2019s probably <\/em>not what it is. But it could turn into something quite serious if you ignore it!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s most likely an indicator that your blower motor isn\u2019t working like it\u2019s supposed to. If a blower motor fails, that means your blower fan <\/em>won\u2019t work, and there will be no way for heated air to actually get distributed through your living space.<\/p>\n

In most cases, this simply means that the blower motor needs to be lubricated. Our professionals can handle this quite easily, but it\u2019s important to alert us to the problem ASAP before it grows into something bigger. Another good reason to call us right away is that it might not <\/em>be a blower motor problem and instead be some other component that\u2019s become loose or broken.<\/p>\n

To get this problem properly diagnoses, you\u2019ll want to contact our technicians so you have someone with the training and experience necessary to manage the problem.<\/p>\n

ClAnK<\/h2>\n

Have you discovered something similar to metal-on-metal coming out of your furnace? If you think that\u2019s what you hear, it probably is <\/em>what you hear. This can be an issue with the furnace\u2019s blower wheel or another component that\u2019s become damaged or lose. If you hear a clanking sound like this, the best thing you can do is turn your furnace off <\/em>until professional help arrives. To ensure safety and avoid damage, consider reviewing<\/span> the dangers of DIY furnace repairs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

BOOM<\/h2>\n

Sometimes described as a \u201cbang,\u201d this is a sound homeowners sometimes complain about hearing shortly after their furnace cycles on. What happens is that the burners of the furnace get dirty, and have a layer of grime sitting on them. The gas that ignites the burners builds up beneath this grime, until there\u2019s enough that it can \u201cPOP\u201d through. For more insight on maintenance and potential issues, read<\/span> before heating repair: what you should know<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This may seem like a fairly benign problem, and it\u2019s not to say your furnace is going to explode or anything like that. However, booming causes your entire furnace to shake, which can damage important components, like the heat exchanger. Since this component houses potentially harmful gasses if released into your living space, this is definitely a problem you want to avoid.<\/p>\n

Like we said above, anything outside of the normal, day-to-day sounds you hear should be cause for concern, so give us a call right away if you notice any odd noises.<\/p>\n

For reliable heating repair in Brentwood, PA<\/a>, look no further than our team. Call the friendly staff at Boehmer Heating & Cooling<\/a> for exceptional customer service!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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