{"id":664,"date":"2021-01-18T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=664"},"modified":"2021-01-13T16:29:12","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T21:29:12","slug":"4-funny-furnace-noises-that-really-arent-that-funny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heating-service\/4-funny-furnace-noises-that-really-arent-that-funny\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Funny Furnace Noises (That Really Aren\u2019t That Funny)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It would be great for homeowners if there were an HVAC\nsystem that could self-diagnose when it was having a problem, and then even fix\nitself, right? While the former may be possible in the somewhat near future, we\ndon\u2019t think the latter will ever be a reality. And unfortunately, when there is <\/em>a problem with your furnace, you\u2019ll\nwant to take care of it right away or else it could turn into a total system\nbreakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you know when your furnace is struggling to\noperate? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, one of the leading signs that you have a furnace issue\non your hands is strange noises coming from\n<\/em>the system. What strange noises? Read on as we uncover 4 of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cScreech\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you discovered a loud screeching sound coming out of\nyour furnace? The most likely culprit is a blower motor issue. When the blower\nmotor doesn\u2019t work right, the blower fan <\/em>won\u2019t\nwork, which means that the heat being generated by your furnace will have no\nway to actually make it through the ductwork and into your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, a screeching sound means there is friction\nand that your blower motor needs lubrication. This is a natural part of wear and\ntear and nothing to panic about. However, it is <\/em>a problem that should be managed right away so that your heater\ncan get back to functioning as it should. Remember, to properly diagnose the\nissue, it\u2019s important to contact a trained and experienced HVAC contractor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClank\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we get calls from homeowners complaining about a\nsound that resembles metal-on-metal. If you\u2019re one of the homeowners hearing\nthis noise, you probably are <\/em>hearing\nmetal-on-metal. What\u2019s likely occurring is that your furnace\u2019s blower wheel or\nanother component has become loose and it is causing the fan to knock into\nother parts of the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can imagine, this will have a domino effect, causing a number of problems for your heater. It\u2019s best that you call us right away if you do detect this noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBoom\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also described as a \u201cbang,\u201d this sound is almost always the\nsign of a dirty burner. While a dirty component might seem like a relatively\nminor problem in the grand scheme of things, it can turn into something\ndangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound you hear is likely due to a delay in ignition due\nto dirt and grime buildup. What happens is that the gas collects beneath the\ndirt and grime, and then when it burns through it does so in a sudden burst,\nresulting in the booming noise you hear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, this doesn\u2019t mean your furnace is going to explode, <\/em>but it can certainly lead to other problems. The thing is, every time this boom occurs, it rattles your furnace. This can cause damage to other components in your system, like the heat exchanger. When a heat exchanger gets damaged, it can lead to carbon monoxide exposure in your home, which leads to serious illness and even fatalities in severe cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRattle\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A slight rattle is relatively normal\u2014it\u2019s typically the\nsound of your furnace\u2019s ductwork adjusting and shifting a bit with the change\nin temperature as hot air travels through. A rattle can also be the sign of a\nminor problem that you may be able to fix yourself, like a loose panel or a\nscrew that needs to be tightened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if this is a new or sudden rattle and you can\u2019t visually\nsee the cause from the outside, it\u2019s time to give our team a call to make sure\nit isn\u2019t something much more serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reliable furnace repair in Sylvania, OH<\/a>, look no further than \u201cYour Comfort Specialists\u201d here at AW Heating & Cooling. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you detect any of these sounds coming from your furnace, it’s time to call in a pro for reliable heating repairs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[108,119],"class_list":["post-664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-repair","tag-sylvania"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=664"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":669,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/664\/revisions\/669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}