A furnace making strange noises could be a sign of a serious problem that requires repair. If you are hearing odd noises from your heating system, you can try a few furnace troubleshooting techniques on your own, but why risk it when reliable heating system technicians are ready to help?

Below, you can learn more about what unusual furnace sounds may mean and what you can do about them.

Get Fast Help With a Failing Motor

When the motor inside the furnace is beginning to fail or has loose parts, you may hear noises like screeching or rattling. These sounds may be louder when the furnace initially turns on or finally shuts down. Chirping noises can indicate problems with a loose motor mount or with bearings in the motor starting to fail. 

All these issues require the help of our professional repair technicians to inspect the motor and find the potential problem.

Let Repair Technicians Clean Dirty Burners

If your furnace is running with burners that need cleaning, you may hear booming noises. Some homeowners might want to tackle cleaning the burners themselves, but it’s tricky. You may want to leave dirty burners to expert repair technicians. 

Booming noises may also occur if the ignitor is not lighting the burners quickly enough, allowing a buildup of gas inside the system. A technician should fix this problem before it worsens and causes a real safety issue.

Fix Noises From Worn Belts Immediately

A furnace making strange noises could relate to belts that are close to wearing out inside the heating unit. You might hear a vibrating, banging, clunking, or whining noise when a belt has cracks in it or is significantly worn.

It’s always better to replace belts before they completely wear out and break. Replacing worn belts keeps your furnace running during cold weather. A broken belt could leave your furnace out of commission until our team can arrive and replace it.

Also, if the belt snaps suddenly, fragments could damage other components in the interior of the furnace. Repairs would be more expensive after that.

Metal Parts Expanding and Contracting Are Not Safety Concerns

When you hear noises like crackling or popping, it could indicate normal expansion and contraction of the metal parts of the system. Ductwork may make popping noises as it expands with exposure to heat and contracts when the heat stops operating. Other metal parts may crackle or clang as they cool down.

You shouldn’t ignore these sounds, though. If they intensify in volume or become more frequent, they could indicate a problem that needs a repair professional’s keen eye.

Call Kahuna Comfort Plumbing Heating & Air for All Your Furnace Safety Concerns

For any furnace making strange noises, you should call for emergency furnace repair. If there is a loud furnace operation, the heating system might be close to breaking down. At a minimum, these noises could indicate a problem with your furnace efficiency, so why wait?

For an appointment or to discuss the causes of your noisy furnace, call Kahuna Comfort Plumbing Heating & Air today at (714) 426-9207!

 

The local pumpkin patches are full of happy families, Halloween decorations adorn neighborhoods, and the infamous pumpkin spice overtakes everything from coffee to candles. This can only mean one thing: fall is here, and it’s time to give your HVAC system some TLC. 

As chilly weather approaches, homeowners are calling Kahuna Comfort Plumbing, Heating, & Air to ask how they can prepare their HVAC system for fall. We’re here to help with this checklist of HVAC maintenance tasks to tackle today. 

Get Your HVAC System Ready for Cooler Weather Today 

Getting the heating and cooling system ready for colder weather isn’t a time-consuming project. You can finish most of these tasks in just a few hours, and enjoy months of peace of mind that everything is working the way it should. 

Schedule Professional Maintenance 

Whenever anyone asks, the first answer is to schedule a professional system tune-up and inspection. Having an HVAC professional inspect, clean, and tune up the furnace before it gets cold can prevent a lot of inconvenience later. HVAC inspections ensure that all the mechanical components are working correctly and there are no issues that could lead to a breakdown later on. 

Adjust the Thermostat Settings 

During the furnace check, the HVAC technician will recalibrate the thermostat to ensure it works accurately. You should also check your thermostat settings and make adjustments to move from cooling to heating. 

If you don’t have a programmable or smart thermostat, now is a great time to invest in an upgrade. Automatically adjusting the temperature when no one’s home or at night can make a big difference to your energy bills.

Stock Up on Air Filters 

Regular filter replacement is critical to preserving indoor air quality and reducing wear and tear on your furnace. Although the most common recommendation is to change the filter every 60 to 90 days, you may need more frequent replacements if your household contains pets, smokers, or people with allergies. Now is the perfect time to stock up on filters and set a schedule so you can keep up with this important maintenance task. 

Do Some Clean Up 

To ensure your HVAC system works effectively all season, take the time to clean around the indoor and outdoor units. Inside, make sure there are at least three feet of space around the furnace for safety. Outdoor unit maintenance includes clearing away any accumulated foliage, twigs, and other debris. 

It’s also a good time to make sure all the vents are open and unobstructed, and to clean the vent covers to remove built-up dirt and grime. If it’s been a while since the last professional ductwork cleaning, arrange for that, too, to enjoy cleaner indoor air. 

We Can Get Your HVAC System In Peak Condition for Every Season 

If you’re asking yourself how to prep your HVAC for fall, call Kahuna Comfort Plumbing, Heating, & Air at (714) 426-9207, and we’ll help you get started. From seasonal maintenance to upgrades and installations, we’re here to help Anaheim, California, homeowners keep away the cold. 

 

Sometimes, you can have issues in your HVAC system that keep the AC running but not cooling each room properly. Hot pockets will form in the home, humidity becomes more rampant of an issue, and your energy bills suffer the consequence of a unit that never stops trying to fix the problem. If your air conditioner is running but not cooling anything, there are a few possible causes that our experts at Kahuna Comfort Plumbing, Heating & Air can help explain. 

Why Is My AC Running but Not Cooling?

It’s not all that uncommon to run into issues where your air conditioner is running but not cooling, acting more like a big box fan than an actual cooling system. With a quick diagnosis and a little AC maintenance, you can have your system back and more effective than ever. Here are a few likely causes that you may want to consider when you bring the issue to your local HVAC expert:

Low Refrigerant Levels

If you have your AC running but not cooling anything, it may lack the resources to do so. Your refrigerant liquid is the enclosed substance within your air conditioner’s internal coils that causes the cooling process. Since this liquid is completely enclosed inside your machine, having low refrigerant means you have a leak somewhere.

To solve this problem, you’ll need to work with your plumber to refill your refrigerant and patch the hole so your compressor and condenser coils can work properly again.

Blocked Vents or Dirty Airways

Your air filters and ductwork are like the lungs of your system. Without them, you can’t have any cold or clean air coming out of your unit. If you leave a dirty air filter inside your air conditioner unit for too long, it begins to act like one of the insulation sheets in your home, trapping heat and making the internal components of your air conditioner hotter. 

Thermostat Issues

Just like how your air filters and ductwork are the lungs for your air conditioner unit, your thermostat is the brain telling your unit what to do. If you have thermostat problems, your air conditioner may not function properly. Turn your thermostat off and on again while checking to ensure the batteries are new.

Frozen Coils

Sometimes, your air conditioner can get so cold that the coils freeze over. This may sound like a good thing, but any coil obstruction causes the coils to become ineffective. If you have an AC running but not cooling your home, it may be an issue involving blocked coils that only a technician can resolve.

Work With Kahuna Comfort To Restore Your Home’s Cool Air

If you have an AC running but not cooling properly, the unit isn’t very helpful. We can resolve almost any air conditioner problem you have in just a few hours with our expert tools and experienced HVAC technicians. 

If you’re ready to resolve your HVAC problems and restore your home’s cool air, call Kahuna Comfort Plumbing, Heating & Air at 714-426-9207.