{"id":562,"date":"2020-02-24T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=562"},"modified":"2025-01-16T11:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:27:13","slug":"these-noises-signal-problem-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/these-noises-signal-problem-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"These Noises Signal a Problem with Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Are-You-Using-Your-Heater-As-Efficiently-As-Possible-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"heating-vent\" class=\"wp-image-564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Are-You-Using-Your-Heater-As-Efficiently-As-Possible-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Are-You-Using-Your-Heater-As-Efficiently-As-Possible-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Are-You-Using-Your-Heater-As-Efficiently-As-Possible.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had your furnace even just a couple of years,\nyou\u2019re likely well acquainted with what it sounds like when it is operating.\nSo, if it starts to make loud or unusual sounds during its operation, it\u2019s a\ngood indication that something is amiss. You should call on a pro to examine\nyour furnace and ensure that everything is working effectively and efficiently.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of noises are we referring to? Read on as we\nuncover some of the most common sounds that warrant a call to our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a gas-powered furnace and it is making a loud booming sound every time it starts up, then you\u2019re likely experiencing a problem with delayed system ignition. Gas burner assemblies generally suffer from carbon buildup over time as a natural byproduct of combustion. This issue can also contribute to damage to your heat exchanger, so it\u2019s crucial to address it promptly. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/furnace-repair-needs-danger-of-cracked-heat-exchanger\/\">furnace repair needs and the danger of a cracked heat exchanger<\/a> to understand the potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something that is checked and cleaned during your\nheating maintenance appointment, but if you skipped that service this year or\nsuspect it wasn\u2019t done thoroughly, this could very well be what you\u2019re dealing\nwith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the carbon buildup increases, it can partially block the\njets in the burner assembly. Once these jets become clogged up enough they\u2019ll\nhave trouble igniting when they\u2019re supposed to. The jets will finally ignite\nlater than the rest of the assembly, and burn through the excess gas all at\nonce. This is what caused the loud booming sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem can wind up being a dangerous one, as each time\nthis booming occurs, it rattles the heat exchanger in your system. If you have\nan older furnace, the risk for a cracked heat exchanger is there\u2014which can and\nwill allow harmful carbon monoxide gas to leak into your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your furnace contains a component called an <em>air handler, <\/em>which is designed to\ncirculate air through the ductwork while the system is operating. Inside this\nair handler\u2019s motor are a number of oiled bearings that help the system run as\nsmoothly as possible. These bearings do not last forever, though! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the bearings wear down over the years, the friction on\nthe air handler motor will increase until it starts to make a grinding sound\nwhile the furnace is running. If you hear this happening, you should make sure to\ncall for repairs as soon as you can. If the bearings fail completely, the air\nhandler motor could overheat and burnout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short-Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-cycling is the name given to the process where a furnace turns off and on in rapid succession. If you have a brand new furnace that\u2019s always done this, then we, unfortunately, have to tell you that your furnace wasn\u2019t correctly sized for your living space. There\u2019s not a lot you can do about this problem except either expect a shortened system lifespan or face a premature replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper installation is not the only cause of short-cycling though. It could also happen if your furnace overheats or experiences an electrical issue. For insights into why proper setup is crucial, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/hvac\/why-professional-hvac-installation-important\/\">why professional HVAC installation matters<\/a> to avoid these problems in the future. This system will start, run for a couple of minutes, then shut off without every completing a full heating cycle. If you\u2019re unsure whether to repair or replace, read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/if-heater-wont-make-it-through-winter-what-replace-with\/\">what to replace your heater with<\/a> to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do if you notice short-cycling is\ngive our team a call right away! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For expert <a href=\"\/service-areas\/suwanee-ga-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">furnace repair in Suwanee, GA<\/a> and more, contact <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\">DC Cheek Heating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read on as we uncover some of the most common sounds that warrant a call to our team. <\/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":[99,100],"class_list":["post-562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-repair","tag-suwanee"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Furnace Noises to Watch For | Cheeky HVAC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Strange furnace noises? 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