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They're as noisy as an AC. So here in Arizona no one cares. But in Belgium this was an issue as they run more in winter and in winter sound travels further.
by WirelessGigabit 2y ago
They're as noisy as an AC. So here in Arizona no one cares. But in Belgium this was an issue as they run more in winter and in winter sound travels further.
- belter 2y agoUhmm...I see a problem for countries where you have wall to wall connected urban environments...If all 60 connected houses on a street, install external heat pumps, it will add up.
- toothrot 2y agoTurns out cities are loud! In NYC, at least, heat pumps are far more quiet than the endless window unit A/C's, or larger traditional A/C's, in my experience. Outdoor noise is less of an issue in the winter in big cities because windows are closed.
- cduzz 2y agoJust installed heat pump systems (daikin) this december. The exterior unit is basically silent even when there was a cold snap (below freezing but not northern alaska cold). I suspect an interior air source heat pump hot water heater, being smaller, will be noisier, and likely less efficient. I'd love to switch my 240v/30a water heater to use a 120v/20a service, but will wait a bit longer for the technology to mature. Ideally it'd have the heat collection part outside.
- triceratops 2y agoIn the winter everyone has their triple-paned windows closed. Is noise that much of a problem?
- wussboy 2y agoIs triple pane common in Belgium? It’s not in the UK (as far as I recollect) and they’re colder than Belgium
- WirelessGigabit 2y agoI built a house in 2014 there. Triple pane. Pointless. You never recoup the cost.