What to do if Your Furnace is Making a Loud Noise
Furnace Making Loud Noises? Here’s Why and What to Do Furnaces always make some noise whenever they are running. However, any loud or unusual noises are usually a sign that there is some issue with either your furnace or the blower fan. If you only hear the strange sound occasionally and only ever for a short time, it may be nothing to worry about. However, if the noise persists, it is definitely something you will want to get checked out as soon as possible. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common furnace noises, what they mean and how they can be fixed. Booming Noise When Furnace Starts There are some cases where your furnace will make a loud booming noise when it starts that almost sounds like a small explosion. If you ever hear this noise, you should turn your heating off until you can have an HVAC technician inspect and clean the furnace. This booming sound means that your furnace burners are overly dirty and need to be cleaned. Dirty burners often cause a short delay before the furnace ignites. This leads to some gas flowing out into the combustion chamber and basically results in...
View Article Read More