My Hvac Floor Vent Has Started Squeeking

If you start hearing a popping noise there may be some issue with your ducts that may need to be repaired such as undersized ducts closed vents flimsy ducts or a clogged air filter.

My hvac floor vent has started squeeking.

It s nothing at all. Many units emit a slight squeal under normal operation. All air vents connected to your heating and air conditioning duct system meaning supply registers ceiling diffusers floor vents and return grilles make some noise when the system s fan is running. If this is indeed the cause your next step would be to replace the belt or call us.

You ll hear this noise both outside and coming through the vents inside your home. One provides the path for the conditioned air to go from the furnace to the rooms around the house the second duct system allows the air in the rooms to return to the furnace for heating or cooling. The blower wheel and housing will also squeal when they malfunction. If so you have a belt drive blower.

Your furnace s duct work can make squeaking noises when it rubs against the floor sheathing. To start you should know that unless your system is super old or a commercial system it is highly unlikely that your system is belt driven but you never know. What causes a creaking popping noise in hardwood floors. Do you see a belt attached to the blower.

For example a house with plenty of return air including return vents in every room. For some units this sound is normal upon start up. Creaking popping and snapping sounds can emanate from a hardwood floor that has been nailed to a wood subfloor as well as one that has. Some systems are louder than others.

Moving on if you feel comfortable remove the cover of your furnace blower compartment. Expanding and contracting air ducts if your home has metal air ducts the ducts can expand and contract when the furnace is turned on and off. Outdoor fan motors and indoor blower motors squeal loudly when they re going bad. Blower and fan noises such as squeaks squeals and rattles may be transmitted through the duct system.

The average system lasts about 15 to 20 years and there are several things homeowners can do to maximize the life of their system and get the most out of their investment. The 2 12 floor joists on a 16 foot span are well within span limits for single family residences therefore they are not likely the cause due to excessive deflection. And some systems are much louder than others.