The global HVAC market, of which furnaces are a part, is worth over $240 billion. That’s for good reason. They’re an important part of our home, particularly during the colder months.

While it’s important to stay warm throughout the winter, sometimes the noise coming from your furnace just gets to be too much. So, how do you safely get the noise to die down?

We’ve got you covered. Let’s go through how to quiet a loud furnace.

Check For Problems

Before you try to quiet your furnace, you should ensure there aren’t any bigger problems. There might be a quick and easy solution to the problem that’s causing the noise. For example, an air filter might just need changing.

But, you also want to ensure there’s not a bigger problem with your furnace that could cause significant damage if left untreated. You don’t want to spend a lot of money when it could have been prevented, after all.

If you think your furnace might just be broken, look into furnace repair options in your area. And don’t wait too long – you don’t want to have to replace your furnace entirely when you don’t have to.

Pay Attention to the Noise

The noise your furnace is making will also affect what your next steps should be. A whistling noise, for example, is often a sign that there’s a hole in the ductwork that air is rushing through.

If the noise you’re hearing is more of an explosion, your furnace might have an ignition malfunction. To test this, keep the door to the furnace open when you start it up. You should see extra shaking or too much fire when your furnace starts up if your problem is an ignition malfunction.

Tighten Things Up

One of the easiest furnace noise problems to solve is loose screws and parts. All you need to do is get a screwdriver and /or a drill, and ensure you get those things tightened up.

You just need to ensure not to overtighten things. You don’t want to cause damage to your furnace while you try to fix it.

Take Soundproofing Measures

Sometimes, you might not have a bigger problem with your furnace. It might just be loud. In that case, you should soundproof the area around the furnace.

If your furnace is in your basement or your attic, this will be a lot easier. If your furnace is in a main room that you use, it will be more difficult to soundproof it safely.

You can use soundproofing materials on the walls of the room to keep the sound from spreading through the walls.

But, make sure you’re still being fire-safe when you’re soundproofing your furnace. Keep flammable materials far away from your furnace.

Quiet Your Loud Furnace Today

It’s not as hard as you think to quiet down your loud furnace.

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