Heater Repair: Furnace Is Making Noise

A noisy heater is a source of troubles for the whole family. When it is cold outside it must be warm at home otherwise homeowners risk catching a cold. To understand the type of a breakdown will be easier if you denote the kind of noise. It may be a rattle, vibration, whistle, squeal, chirp and many others. As you see there are plenty of sounds and a lot of troubles respectively. Rattling or vibrating sounds are usually cause for concern. Most of the time, you can make a few quick fixes on your own and the noises will go away. These types of sounds mean a few ducts inside your furnace are coming loose. Whistling could mean there are tiny holes or gaps in your ductwork. If you aren't sure where the gaps are, you can turn on your furnace and try to find them by listening. There's a good chance they'll be close to where the duct connects to the furnace. Whistling could also mean your filter is clogged. A clogged filter forces the fan to suck air from wherever it can. As air is sucked through small spaces, it makes a whistling noise. This type of noise is a sign there's something wrong with the furnace's motor, belt, or bearing. While annoying, malfunctions that cause squealing aren't dangerous. Most of the time, chirping happens when you haven't used your furnace in a while. As the furnace gets warmed up, it will start chirping. But the chirping should stop after a few minutes. If the chirping doesn't stop or gets worse over time, you may need to replace the belt. Don’t risk your own safety and call a Pro to get the best solution with the issue as soon as possible.