{"id":1077,"date":"2025-01-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2025-01-12T17:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T23:21:15","slug":"my-furnace-is-noisy-whats-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/my-furnace-is-noisy-whats-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"My Furnace Is Noisy! What\u2019s Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So many systems, from a fan to a food processor, will start making odd noises that let you know there\u2019s a problem. Heating systems are no exception. If you\u2019re hearing surprising sounds from your furnace, it\u2019s time to get a professional in to take a look. What could be wrong? What part of your furnace needs repair? We\u2019ll tell you about the different sounds heating systems make and when to get furnace repair in Madisonville, LA<\/a> from our trusted HVAC technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rattle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, a rattling sound from your heating system is caused by a slightly loose component vibrating when the heat is running. This is not a big surprise or a huge problem. Due to the movement and vibration of the furnace, it\u2019s easy for screws to loosen. You might have a panel that needs to be tightened, or a blower fan that\u2019s spinning off-kilter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The important thing is that it will only be a quick and easy fix if you get the repair done promptly and professionally. If you allow the rattle to continue, it\u2019s far too likely that the loose component would come completely free. It could then crash into other parts of your furnace and do more damage, leading to more costly and complicated repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your furnace sound like it is overtired and complaining? Groaning and grinding sounds could be coming from the blower fan motor. Inside that motor, there are bearings, which keep the parts moving smoothly. Over time (especially if the furnace doesn\u2019t receive annual maintenance) the bearings can wear down. If the bearings aren’t replaced in a timely manner, you may need to replace the motor–a much costlier repair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some furnaces, though not all, have belts that connect the motor to the fan. If that belt stretches, slips out of position, or starts to tear, it can make an alarming sound. Screeching and squealing don\u2019t mean there\u2019s a squirrel or a pig in your furnace. But you do need to get an HVAC technician to fix that belt problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few different things can cause a clicking sound. Most of them are not too deeply concerning, such as a slightly loose component on its way to becoming the source of a rattling sound. But because clicking can come either from an electrical problem or from a cracked heat exchanger in a gas furnace, it\u2019s critical to your safety for the repairs to be completed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buzz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, this could be as simple as vibration, but it could also be an electrical problem. It\u2019s even possible that a seal is loose, or something is caught in the blower fan blades. Don\u2019t wait until the problem worsens! We\u2019ll be happy to help you determine the root of the problem and get it sorted out right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need answers to furnace questions, contact Gowland\u2019s Heating & A\/C! Relationship over revenue!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What could be wrong? What part of your furnace needs repair? We\u2019ll tell you about the different sounds heating systems make and why.<\/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":[156,111],"class_list":["post-1077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-repair","tag-madisonville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1077"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1080,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077\/revisions\/1080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}