Have you become the victim of something that goes bump in the night? Don’t despair; it could be your furnace. One of the most common complaints heard by the knowledgeable experts at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is a noisy air handler, indoor unit or furnace. While some of these unusual noises are caused by your air vents, some of the most common noises reported by home and business owners include: loud scraping noises that resemble the sound of metal hitting against metal, vibrating or thumping noises, humming noises, popping or banging sounds and persistent rumbling among others.

Furnace Making Loud Knocking Noise?

If you hear something that resembles a loud scraping sounds or metal hitting against metal, turn off your system and contact the experts at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning for assistance. There are many causes for this type of sound including the blower wheel making its way loose from the motor shaft. If this is the case your blower should be inspected and repaired to ensure that no further damage occurs. If your blower wheel is broken beyond repair, it will need to be replaced. The longer you wait to turn your system off, the more likely it is that you will need an expensive replacement.

My Furnace is Making a Rattling or Vibrating Noise

If you hear something that reminds you of the sound that a washing machine makes when it is unbalanced it could be your blower wheel. Sounds like these should never be ignored because they can cause other problems with your system at a later date.

Furnace Making Loud Buzzing or Humming Noises

If you can hear a humming noise but your unit is in good working order it is probably just a noisy transformer. Depending on the type of transformer in your unit a humming sound is considered normal to a degree. If your unit is not working and you can hear a loud hum it could be an indication that the indoor fan motor is faulty.

Furnace Making High Pitched Squealing & Whining Sounds

This generally applies to heat pumps and is usually due to the flow of your refrigerant in relation to the check valve. Some units also have noisy metering devices. If the sound continues to get louder or becomes especially irritating, contact your Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning specialist for a complete inspection and diagnosis.

Furnace Making Loud Popping or Banging Sound

Popping and banging noises are typically associated with your system fan starting and stopping particularly on systems that contain sheet metal ductwork. When you fan starts the metal ductwork can pop due to the negative pressure of the fan, same applies when the fan turns off, the pressure releases and the duct pops back out. This type of problem often occurs when the duct is undersized, the filter is clogged, the vents are closed or the duct needs additional bracing.

Rumbling Noises from Gas or Oil Furnaces

If you hear rumbling noises coming from your combustion gas or oil operated appliance turn off the equipment immediately and contact the experts at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning for assistance. Rumbling noises could be an indication of a very serious issue.

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