Furnace banging (50)
It is making me nervous and I do not fell like it is normal. Have lived here for 3 years and never did it before now.
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kitty01: Was wondering if any one out there knows if it is normal for your furnace to give a big bang just before the heat comes on.
I am talking shaking the floor, it is so loud it makes me jump.
The landlord says it is just the cold air in the ducks, but has been happening for awhile now.
That don't sound to good,I would ask the landlord to have it checked out for your safety.I am talking shaking the floor, it is so loud it makes me jump.
The landlord says it is just the cold air in the ducks, but has been happening for awhile now.
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Hi Kitty...
I agree with Mastic, but you will be ok for tonight.
I agree with Mastic, but you will be ok for tonight.
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kitty01: Was wondering if any one out there knows if it is normal for your furnace to give a big bang just before the heat comes on.
I am talking shaking the floor, it is so loud it makes me jump.
The landlord says it is just the cold air in the ducks, but has been happening for awhile now.
I am talking shaking the floor, it is so loud it makes me jump.
The landlord says it is just the cold air in the ducks, but has been happening for awhile now.
Could be the "turbo-ignition-starter" prior to final combustion in the main unit! Just joking....I have no idea, but sounded good anyway.
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I have phoned the landlord and they will do nothing, says it is just the cold air, and not to worry.
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Or you could call the Gas co, and have it inspected...and if any charges...take it out of the rent.
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TheresMyFriend: Could be the "turbo-ignition-starter" prior to final combustion in the main unit! Just joking....I have no idea, but sounded good anyway.
you almost fooled me.
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kitty01: I have phoned the landlord and they will do nothing, says it is just the cold air, and not to worry.
You lived there for 3 years and you know something is wrong with it, make sure you have the carbon and smoke detectors working.------ This thread is Archived ------
Is it gas or electric? and
what part of the house is it located in?
what part of the house is it located in?
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I will phone the gas company tomorrow to come and look at it. Did not want to phone if there really was nothing to it.
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rasgumby: Is it gas or electric? and
what part of the house is it located in?
what part of the house is it located in?
gas furnace located in the basement.
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kitty01: gas furnace located in the basement.
so it bangs before lighting or just before it starts blowing?
if in the basement.. the unit gets very cold when not in operation, then when it heats up it is normal that it will make a lot of noise, I would also imagine it makes a lot of noises again as it cools down,
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rasgumby: so it bangs before lighting or just before it starts blowing?
if in the basement.. the unit gets very cold when not in operation, then when it heats up it is normal that it will make a lot of noise, I would also imagine it makes a lot of noises again as it cools down,
if in the basement.. the unit gets very cold when not in operation, then when it heats up it is normal that it will make a lot of noise, I would also imagine it makes a lot of noises again as it cools down,
basement is not cold, heat blows into it too
it bangs just when the pilot ignites and the flames spread out, sometimes it will bang two or three times in a roll.
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Yeah trust your instincts even if its minor it will make you feel better. If you have lived there a few winters already then you know what's sounds right. Could check online if you have any idea what type of furnace. Type in the furnace name and troubleshooting see what you come up with.
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kitty01: basement is not cold, heat blows into it too
it bangs just when the pilot ignites and the flames spread out, sometimes it will bang two or three times in a roll.
it bangs just when the pilot ignites and the flames spread out, sometimes it will bang two or three times in a roll.
It sounds normal if its a cluttering sound that's constant for a few seconds every few minutes or so.
I've laid blocks in basements near furnaces, and I WAS TOLD it was normal,although I'm not a furnace expert.
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kitty01: basement is not cold, heat blows into it too
it bangs just when the pilot ignites and the flames spread out, sometimes it will bang two or three times in a roll.
it bangs just when the pilot ignites and the flames spread out, sometimes it will bang two or three times in a roll.
Can't really safely say then without actually looking at it,
most likely just the purge stage.
but as was said.. if it has not been making this noise in previous years.. I would call and have the gas CO. check it out.
If no problems found, you may have to pay the bill, if a problem is found, then the bill should be sent directly to the landlord.
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The bang sounds normal when it's first ignited.Then it should be cluttering sounds every so often and once the heat spreads it should eventually die down,but like I said,I'm not a furnace expert,and if you're landlord doesn't want to give you straight answers, or if you're worried about it,you might want to go call a specialist in furnaces just to play it safe.
In my opinion,I think it's best to go straight to the experts in furnaces,we can give you opinions.....but we're not experts in furnaces.
Good luck.
In my opinion,I think it's best to go straight to the experts in furnaces,we can give you opinions.....but we're not experts in furnaces.
Good luck.
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Thanks everyone, just wanted to know if anyone else has a furnace that shakes the house and blows open the basement door.
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I just read the title and the last person posted here and it reads:
Furnace banging thewall2
sorry I couldn't help but laugh 
Furnace banging thewall2
sorry I couldn't help but laugh
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I am talking shaking the floor, it is so loud it makes me jump.
The landlord says it is just the cold air in the ducks, but has been happening for awhile now.