If your Smyrna, GA, home relies on a furnace for heat, you should know what it sounds like when it runs. However, your furnace may sometimes make unusual sounds when it’s malfunctioning. Here are three sounds that are signs you should call for prompt furnace repair services:
Loud Booms
One of the most concerning sounds you may hear from your furnace is a booming noise when it starts. The sound is a sign of a delayed ignition of your furnace’s fuel. The excess fuel then leads to a small explosion upon ignition.
The good news is that the sound doesn’t mean that you or your home are in danger. However, it’s a sign that your furnace needs immediate repair. If you ignore it, the explosions could do additional damage to your furnace.
Scraping Noises
Another sound your furnace could make when it needs repair is a scraping noise, which can be a problem with your furnace’s blower fan. As metal-on-metal sounds mean parts are hitting one another, it’s not a sound to ignore.
Common causes of scraping sounds include damaged motor mounts and loose or broken blower wheels. The sooner you call for repairs upon hearing scraping noises, the better the odds you’ll contain the damage.
Squealing Sounds
Of all the sounds your furnace might make, loud squealing is among the hardest to miss. Typically, squealing happens because of faulty blower motor belts or bearings. If you don’t immediately call for furnace repairs, it can lead to a failed motor.
You can prevent belt and bearing issues through regular preventative maintenance. During each maintenance visit, service technicians visually and manually inspect those parts. Plus, they will clean and lubricate your blower parts to prevent failures.
If the furnace in your Smyrna, GA, home is making strange noises, don’t ignore them. Instead, call Certified Air Care, Inc. to schedule a heating repair appointment.
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