How noisy is an Air Source Heat Pump?

A popular question we often get asked is how noisy are Air Source Heat Pumps? Most of us have heard the loud, unpleasant sound that an air conditioner makes as we have walked past one. That is not the case with the Air Source Heat Pumps that we install, though.

Just how quiet are they?

Renowned for their technological prowess and commitment to innovation, Mitsubishi has developed some of the quietest Air Source Heat Pumps on the market. Through years of meticulous research and development, they have revolutionised fan and compressor design to minimize noise levels.

So, just how quiet are these Mitsubishi Air Source Heat Pumps? The latest model, the Mitsubishi Ecodan, boasts a sound pressure level of 45dB at one meter. To put this into perspective, it is only 1dB louder than the average library and significantly quieter than a dishwasher (which operates at around 70dB) or a gas boiler (which operates at around 60dB).

Imagine taking your current boiler and placing it outside your house, connecting it, and turning it on. Even in this scenario, an Air Source Heat Pump from Mitsubishi would still be quieter. This level of quietness ensures that your heating system remains under the required decibel limit of 42dB, measured one meter away from your neighbours’ door or window.

From an installation point of view, this means that there are now many more options for where we can install your Mitsubishi Air Source Heat Pump in relation to your neighbour’s home and other surrounding buildings.

Thanks to the quieter operation of these heat pumps, you can have peace of mind knowing that your neighbours won’t be disturbed by any excessive noise. This consideration for others is an essential aspect of sustainable living, where the aim is to minimize the impact on the environment and the community.

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