SILENCE THAT INSPIRES AND FACILITATES GOOD NEIGHBOURLY RELATIONS

Heat pumps are very popular; in 2022, in Germany alone, 236,000 heating heat pumps were sold, which is about 53% more than the previous year. 87% of these are air/water heat pumps. In the DACH region, subsidies for installing heat pumps in new buildings or renovations are sometimes very high, making it easier for investors to choose them.

For investors, noise is crucial for air/water heat pumps. Especially in new settlements where heat pumps are particularly desirable, land is getting smaller, and thus the distances to neighboring houses are shorter. Therefore, noise is becoming an increasingly important issue. The main effects of environmental noise are disturbances. Noise negatively affects communication, rest, and relaxation. It also affects concentration at work and psychological well-being. These obstacles significantly contribute to the disturbances faced by those affected. According to a survey by the Federal Environment Agency, 60% of respondents feel disturbed by the noise of neighbors. Only traffic is perceived as even more disturbing.

To ensure that an environmentally friendly heating solution does not cause disputes among neighbors and other complaints, KRONOTERM listens carefully to the noise caused by their products and tests even what cannot be heard.

The measurement unit for capturing noise is expressed in decibels (dB). It occurs when the noise source causes air vibrations, thereby changing the air pressure at a certain distance. The greater the change in air pressure, the higher the noise level. The value of 0 dB roughly corresponds to the human auditory threshold.

Despite the measurable noise level being important for customers, how they perceive the noise of the heat pump is even more critical. Their acceptability depends on it. The keyword is psychoacoustics, as loudness is not always equal to perceived loudness. This depends on the noise level as well as the frequency, bandwidth, and duration of the signals.

The consequences of loudness are enormous for people’s well-being. If noise is perceived as disturbing, the brain releases stress hormones, and the body prepares for a defensive position—even during sleep. If this state of wakefulness due to noise persists for a long time, it harms health.

Have you been dreaming of an almost silent heat pump? A heat pump that won’t disturb your peace? The new housing of the ADAPT heat pump ensures exceptionally quiet and nearly silent operation in all conditions. You will sleep peacefully, waking up in pleasantly heated spaces in the morning. Even neighbor relations will be better, as the heat pump will operate almost silently. Besides heating, the new heat pump also provides cooling, offering you a comfortable indoor climate in the summer.