Heat Pump Noise Nightmares? Here’s What You Need To Know

Is heat pump noise keeping you awake at night? Or are you worried about complaints from your neighbours? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about managing heat pump noise, with insights from Patrick Wheeler (Vito Energy), Graeme Ross (Greystone Energy), Chris Higgs (formerly from Freedom Heat Pumps) and James Livingstone (Flexi-Orb).

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0:00 Intro
1:47 What causes heat pumps to be noisy?
5:22 Wall mounted versus ground installed air source heat pumps
8:04 Heat pump noise versus boiler noise
9:16 One meter boundary and volume rule for heat pumps when it comes to noise
10:29 Are there any ASHP brands that are generally quieter than other brands?
13:58 Does Quietmark have any significance for heat pumps as a choice for homeowners?
14:54 What causes noise from the flow coming to the cylinder?
19:51 Too many distribution and circulation pumps
21:07 Installed heat pump is not as quiet as it was in the showroom
25:33 How are noise calculations calculated to see if they will affect neighbours?
26:41 Why are heat pumps not always installed with anti-vibration mounts?
29:37 How much of a consideration is noise for installers when installing an ASHP?
30:44 ASHP is typically as a result of a poor installation
32:39 What do to if you have concerns about ASHP noise
33:27 Conclusion
33:58 Funny outtakes