What to do if your furnace sounds like a helicopter

If you're sitting down on your sofa and suddenly sense like a Chinook is landing in your basement since your furnace sounds like a helicopter , you aren't on your own. It's one of those noises that immediately makes you sit up straight plus reach for the thermostat. While furnaces are rarely "silent, " they certainly shouldn't sound like they're preparing for takeoff. That rhythmic thumping or speedy mechanical whirring is usually usually an indication that something revolving has gone rogue. ...

March 22, 2026 · 7 min · Meenan Paquette