Does it sound like a rushing wind is whistling through your ducts every time the furnace turns on? If so, you are not alone. Many homeowners that are still operating old furnaces in their homes put up with problems like this on a daily basis. Noisy motors have been waking up homeowners for years, but luckily there is a solution to this pesky problem. Last week we talked about how variable speed motors can save you money on your energy bills, but another benefit that comes along with this type of motor is its ability to operate almost noiselessly. The furnace will come on and off and you won’t even realize that it is doing its job. This is how furnaces should work and Lennox furnaces from Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning can give you this type of performance.
Ramping Up and Ramping Down
The reason variable speed motors are able to offer near silent performance is because they don’t just kick on full speed and start pumping air into the room. This is how your current motor is probably running. Instead, they slowly ramp up to speed and when the cycle is finished, they slowly ramp down again. The furnace starting up and shutting down is virtually undetectable amongst the typical noises of everyday life in your home, and it will defiantly not wake you up at night! (more…)
