How Do You Soundproof A Forced Air Electric Furnace?
Forced air furnaces utilize a blower to force the air through the duct work of the home. This blower can be noisy and disturbing in quiet homes. Soundproofing should reduce the level of the noise generated by the fan that reaches the living quarters of the home, improving the quality of life. Plan the soundproofing project. Soundproofing materials are not usually attached directly to the furnace. Instead, the furnace room or closet is soundproofed, isolating the noises produced by the fan to that area, which is usually not part of the living quarters of the home. Install commercial soundproofing materials to the walls and ceiling of the furnace room according to the instructions. Soundproofing material can be a blanket-type material that can be cut to size and stapled to the walls and ceiling. Other soundproofing material is rigid and applied similar to drywall. In either case, make sure necessary clearances around furnace are maintained for adequate ventilation and fire protection. Co
