Hello,
after much consideration, we have now decided to go with an air-to-water heat pump.
We are currently planning the installation location. Initially, we planned to place it on the north side, where it wouldn’t bother anyone. It would be located under the bathroom, and the neighbors are quite far away.
However, I’m wondering if that is really the best option. In one thread here, someone mentioned that it’s better to install it on the south side. They didn’t explain why, but it makes sense to me because of the higher temperatures. What are your thoughts? Does it make a significant difference? Especially in winter, it wouldn’t hurt if some sunlight hits the unit, right? Or could there be problems in summer when the device is exposed to direct sunlight and high outdoor temperatures?
I’d appreciate any experience or insights.
after much consideration, we have now decided to go with an air-to-water heat pump.
We are currently planning the installation location. Initially, we planned to place it on the north side, where it wouldn’t bother anyone. It would be located under the bathroom, and the neighbors are quite far away.
However, I’m wondering if that is really the best option. In one thread here, someone mentioned that it’s better to install it on the south side. They didn’t explain why, but it makes sense to me because of the higher temperatures. What are your thoughts? Does it make a significant difference? Especially in winter, it wouldn’t hurt if some sunlight hits the unit, right? Or could there be problems in summer when the device is exposed to direct sunlight and high outdoor temperatures?
I’d appreciate any experience or insights.
Place it as far away from your neighbor as possible! Everything else is a lower priority. The air flow is so strong that the slight extra solar heat doesn’t make a difference.
It is more important that you treat your neighbor the way you would like to be treated. Therefore, pay attention to a quiet system.
It is more important that you treat your neighbor the way you would like to be treated. Therefore, pay attention to a quiet system.
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bierkuh832 May 2016 11:53If by south you mean southern Italy, then that definitely makes sense.
Just kidding. Definitely set it up facing south, then paint the whole thing black and place a few mirrors to catch the last bit of solar energy. That will probably save about 10 cents per year.
Just kidding. Definitely set it up facing south, then paint the whole thing black and place a few mirrors to catch the last bit of solar energy. That will probably save about 10 cents per year.
We have an air conditioning unit with a noise level of 51 dB (the outdoor unit), which we find quite loud. We only switch it on briefly around midday during the peak of summer to avoid disturbing anyone too much (the neighbors are usually at work then). For that reason, if I were you, I would place a heat pump as far away from your neighbors as possible—that would be my top priority.
Best regards,
Sabine
Best regards,
Sabine
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