{"id":771,"date":"2019-11-25T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/?p=771"},"modified":"2019-11-22T19:46:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T00:46:36","slug":"why-boiler-making-strange-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/heating-service\/why-boiler-making-strange-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Boiler Making Strange Sounds?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-surprised-by-loud-sound\"Using a boiler is a great way to enjoy even, comfortable heating throughout your house during the winter. Among the choices for heating in Brighton, MI<\/a>, a boiler remains one of the best\u2014and they have the extra benefit of needing far fewer repairs than furnaces thanks to the smaller amount of moving parts.<\/p>\n

But you may encounter boiler problems at some point, and one of the most common signs something is wrong is when the boiler makes odd noises. Boilers run quieter than furnaces\u2014that\u2019s another one of their advantages\u2014so when any sound from your boiler catches your attention, it might indicate a need for repairs.<\/p>\n

But what causes these strange sounds? We\u2019ll look into the usual suspects.<\/p>\n

Kettling Noises<\/h3>\n

\u201cKettling\u201d is a specific kind of boiler noise that sounds like clunking and banging. We know this sounds alarming, but you don\u2019t have to worry the boiler is about to \u201cblow.\u201d What\u2019s probably happened is limescale has accumulated on the heat exchanger, the bottom part of the furnace where heat from the gas jets is transferred into the water.<\/p>\n

When limescale develops, it stops flow of water through the tank, leading to some water overheating. When the water boils, it creates the popping \u201ckettle\u201d sound. Even though the boiler won\u2019t blow apart, limescale build-up harms efficiency: have technicians look into it.<\/p>\n

Gurgling<\/h3>\n

A gurgling boiler probably has air trapped inside it. A boiler is designed as a closed system with no air, which helps to prevent corrosion. (Corrosion only starts when water and metal meet in the presence of oxygen.) Air can get inside the boiler through leaking, which can be occurring out of your sight. Another possibility is sediment along the bottom of the tank.<\/p>\n

This traps a layer of water over the heat exchanger, which then bubbles up through the sediment. You want any leaks repaired as soon as possible, and the boiler flushed if there\u2019s sediment in the tank.<\/p>\n

Whistling<\/h3>\n

Hey, we\u2019re back to tea kettle sounds. This noise could be a combination of the two above: air trapped in the boiler or kettling from limescale. You\u2019ll need repair technicians to find out the specific cause of the problem.<\/p>\n

In some cases, they can easily bleed out the extra air. Another possibility is a blockage in the boiler system has caused a drop in the water pressure. Repair experts need to locate and remove the blockage to fix this.<\/p>\n

Whooshing or Vibrating<\/h3>\n

This can be a startling noise, but it\u2019s likely that it\u2019s trouble with the air intake the burners use to ignite. If the burners don\u2019t receive enough air, unburned gas will build up inside the combustion chamber. When the ignition finally lights the burners, all that gas will combust at once\u2014whoosh!<\/em> Don\u2019t try to tamper with the gas systems on the boiler yourself. Only allow professionals to handle it.<\/p>\n

You can rely on our heating experts to ensure your boiler is back in shape in no time.<\/p>\n

If your home had a voice \u2026 it would call First Choice!<\/a> First Choice Heating & Cooling serves Fenton and the surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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