Is your house making noises when your heating or cooling (HVAC) system is running? Are you hearing popping, banging, rattling, or squealing noises? Use this guide to help you identify those noises in your HVAC system so you can better understand where they are coming from and what can possibly be done to remedy them.
The first step would be to locate the noise so you can better understand what is causing it. Your HVAC system consists of many components; including the furnace (air handler), air conditioner, ductwork, registers and return grilles, vents, air filter and more. Any of these components have the potential to cause noises, but we can generally narrow in on one or two depending on the noise.
Duct noises is one of the most common noises you may hear. Most ductwork is fabricated from sheet metal and travels throughout the house. Sheet metal ductwork can cause all sorts of noises, including:
Furnace (or air handler) noises can be the result of several different things, but some may require immediate attention for safety reasons. If your furnace is making any of these noises, then it is probably time for it to be serviced:
Air conditioning noises can be expensive to repair but generally are not a safety concern like those coming from your furnace. Some of the more common noises with your A/C system may include:
There are a few other areas that you may be hearing noises when your HVAC system is running, and here are a few of the most common ones we come across:
It is important to know that some noises are normal with the operation of your HVAC system. There are a lot of components that are working together to keep you comfortable, so there will be some noises, although with a new furnace should be minimal. These noises can sometimes be hard to track down, so if they are really bugging you, then it may be time to reach out for some help from a trained and experienced service technician. Pharo Heating & Cooling is here to help, so feel free to reach out by phone 608.849.5410 or through our website at PharoHeating.com.
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