As warmth pump adoption continues to rise, so too do considerations over operational noise – particularly in built-up areas.
Whether or not you are changing an previous system or planning a brand new set up, discovering a warmth pump that will not disturb your property or your neighbours is extra vital than ever.
New knowledge compiled from producer specs and standardised testing now reveals which fashions prepared the ground in quiet efficiency – with noise ranges ranked and in contrast throughout the market by Quiet Mark, the unbiased sound certification physique.
How the noise knowledge was gathered
Each warmth pump offered within the UK and EU should embrace an power label detailing its sound energy degree (LwA) in decibels (dB), in accordance with worldwide requirements.
This sound energy degree represents the utmost noise the unit emits, measured underneath particular laboratory check situations. It isn’t depending on the gap from the unit and gives a dependable determine for product comparability.
Solely the bottom declared sound energy degree for every mannequin is proven. Fashions are in contrast throughout classes however ranked solely by noise.
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10 quietest warmth pumps within the UK ranked
A DEFRA assessment into warmth pump noises discovered there was a ‘low variety of complaints’ from residents dwelling subsequent to the environment friendly heating system(Picture credit score: NIBE)
On the high of the listing, the Samsung EHS Mono HT Quiet and NIBE S2125 fashions carried out greatest with the bottom noise ranges of 52 dB, displaying that air supply warmth pumps should not noisy, regardless of stories saying in any other case.
On the opposite finish, the Midea ATW, Grant Aerona³ R290, and Warmflow Zeno fashions registered the best noise ranges on this group at 55 dB.
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Mannequin
Lowest Declared Noise Stage (dB)
Output Vary (kW)
Approx. Unit Price (GBP)
Samsung EHS Mono HT Quiet
52 dB
8–14 kW
£5,500–£7,500
NIBE S2125
52 dB
4–12 kW
£6,000–£8,000
Worcester Bosch Compress 5800i AW
53 dB
5–7 kW
£5,000–£7,000
LG Thermma in R290 Monobloc
53 dB
5–16 kW
£4,500–£7,000
Mitsubishi Ecodan R290
53 dB
5–12 kW
£5,000–£8,000
Valiant arotherm plus
53 dB
3.5–12 kW
£4,000–£6,500
Very best Heating Logic Air
54 dB
~8 kW
£4,500–£6,500
Daikin Altherma 3 H HT
54 dB
4–16 kW
£6,000–£9,000
Midea Atw
55 dB
Varies by mannequin
£3,500–£6,000
Grant Aerona³ R290
55 dB
4–15.5 kW
£4,500–£6,500
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Why warmth pump noise issues
Noise ranges are actually an everyday a part of planning issues, particularly in areas with close-proximity housing.
Fashions emitting decrease decibel ranges might help keep away from disruption to neighbours and make installations less complicated underneath native authority tips.
Poppy Szkiler, Quiet Mark CEO & Co-Founder stated: “In the course of the colder months, your heating could be on for lengthy intervals of the day. So ensuring your important supply of warmth, whether or not that’s a warmth pump or a boiler, isn’t going to disturb you when it comes on, could be important.”
This rating permits shoppers and professionals to guage, which fashions are almost definitely to fulfill acoustic expectations, no matter model popularity or different efficiency components.
