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Five sounds your furnace makes, and which ones mean call us today

A short guide to the bangs, hums and whistles of a forced-air system, from 'ignore it' to 'turn it off now'.

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Sep 12, 2026Published
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Normal: a soft whoosh and a click

The igniter clicks, the burners light with a soft whoosh and the blower starts a minute later. That’s a healthy furnace.

Watch it: a hum that won’t stop

A constant hum from the blower after the heat has stopped usually means a stuck relay. It’s not dangerous, but it wastes power. Book a visit this week.

Call today: bangs or screeches

A bang at start-up means gas is building up before it lights. A screech means a failing blower bearing. Turn the system off and call us.

Leave now: a hiss and a smell of gas

Get out, leave the door open and call the gas company from outside. Then call us.

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