Have you ever wondered why the furnace in your home is making noise, and you haven’t been able to figure out exactly why? This may be due to a blocked drain line causing condensation, an improper installation of a pipe blocked by insulation, or something else. The good news for homeowners in Albany, OR, is that they can have these problems solved without hiring an expensive professional. This blog post will outline some of the common reasons why furnaces often make noise.
1. Blower Motor Failure
The blower motor is what makes noise in your furnace. Depending on the year it was manufactured, it will be either a belt or a fan-powered unit. The only way to know if it’s a belt or fan-driven unit is to take off the cover and check for duct tape wrapped around one of the motor pulleys. If you have duct tape stuck to this pulley, then it’s a fan unit. If it’s not secured with duct tape, then you have a belt-driven blower motor. Whenever you need a replacement blower motor, you can turn to Mike's Heating and Air for a quote.
2. Blower Wheel Not Turning
The blower wheel turns when the furnace is on, and this part will need to be replaced if the noise persists. If you have a belt-driven blower motor, it won’t need to be replaced. If you have a fan-driven blower motor, the entire blower wheel assembly needs to be replaced to stop making loud sounds.
3. Dirty Burners
Every gas furnace has burners that heat the air by way of a pilot light. When you light your pilot light, make sure it stays lit. If it goes out, your burners could be dirty. Once you clean them out, your furnace will stop making this noise.
If you’re still not able to figure out what’s causing your furnace to make strange noises, then you might want to turn to Mike's Heating and Air in Albany, OR. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment. We can assist with heating and cooling services, including repair, installation, and maintenance.
