Positioning and volume are important
What to do with the outdoor unit of your heat pump? In order for this to work properly and not bother anyone with the volume, you should follow these instructions.
Heat pumps are seen as an energy-efficient way of keeping your own four walls at a comfortable temperature, even on uncomfortable days. Anyone purchasing such a device would do well to look for a suitable installation site at an early stage. Because there are a few aspects to consider that make choosing a place a real challenge. We’ll show you everything that needs to be considered so that the outdoor unit of your air-to-water heat pump can work efficiently and nobody is disturbed by its volume.
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Volume: Keep the outdoor unit of your heat pump away from bedrooms and neighbors
An air-to-water heat pump often has an outdoor unit, the placement of which should be well thought out, among other things due to the volume it emits. Who less than three meters distance from the neighbor’s property compliance, a complaint of noise pollution may arise. A lineup close to your own bedroom window is also not a good idea, as this can rob you of sleep at night.
It should also be noted that walls or walls of other nearby buildings also reflect the sound and possibly direct it to a window. generous Spacing, soundproofing panels and plants help you to keep the background noise in check.
Heat pump outdoor unit: What should you watch out for with pipes and lines?
What you should also consider when looking for a suitable place for the outdoor unit of your heat pump is the increased cost of the Laying of pipes and electrical wiringcaused by being too far away from the building to be heated. In addition, the long pipes are associated with heat losses, which negatively affect the energy efficiency of the system.
Nevertheless, the outdoor unit is ideally always in a place from which the necessary lines can be routed to your house and connected to the internal components of the heat pump.
That’s why it’s worth paying attention to good air circulation
So that the heat pump can do its job optimally, you should also make sure that the outdoor unit does not have to work constantly against the wind. This is especially the case if you align the fan against the main wind direction that is usual for your region. A stable foundation made of concrete is also recommended so that the system always has a secure footing even on stormy days.
But positioning too close to walls or hiding the device between plants or fence elements can also lead to the Airflow not circulating properly. This in turn may force the outdoor unit of your heat pump to turn up the ventilation more, which ultimately results in an increased volume.
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