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How Far Away Can You Hear a Heat Pump?
Short answer: How far away can you hear a heat pump depends on three things, not one: how loud the unit is at one metre, how quiet your street already is, and what sits between the unit and your ears. There is no single distance, in metres, that works for every home. A quiet modern […]
How to Block Noise From a Neighbour’s Heat Pump
Short answer: To block noise from a neighbour’s heat pump, put a solid barrier between the unit and your home that fully breaks the line of sight, keep it close to the unit or close to your listening position, and leave the airflow around the unit untouched. A solid fence, wall or acoustic screen works […]
My Neighbour’s Heat Pump Is Making a Lot of Noise. What Should I Do?
Short answer: Why is my neighbour’s heat pump noisy? Start with a polite conversation with your neighbour, then keep a short noise diary. Many noisy heat pumps are fixed by a service, a quiet mode setting, or new anti-vibration mounts. If talking does not work, your council’s environmental health team can investigate whether the noise […]