Hello and Happy New Year to you all.
Here is the situation: our neighbor just came by to complain that our heat pump is too loud and runs continuously. The outdoor unit of the heat pump is located behind our house. On the property line, the neighbor’s garage is behind the heat pump, and our garage is next to the heat pump, forming a sort of narrow passage or corridor. The neighbor’s house is diagonally across from this setup.
He said he constantly hears a humming noise. What do you think could be done to reduce the noise somewhat?
Here is the situation: our neighbor just came by to complain that our heat pump is too loud and runs continuously. The outdoor unit of the heat pump is located behind our house. On the property line, the neighbor’s garage is behind the heat pump, and our garage is next to the heat pump, forming a sort of narrow passage or corridor. The neighbor’s house is diagonally across from this setup.
He said he constantly hears a humming noise. What do you think could be done to reduce the noise somewhat?
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nordanney11 Jan 2021 18:22Nida35a schrieb:
Yes, yes, the decibel levels from the datasheet only apply to new devices,... and those are already high!S
Sir_Batman11 Jan 2021 19:13I have a similar problem with two sources. One seems to be the neighboring house, and the other is definitely the grounds of part of the university hospital, where various fans are installed. This year is the first time I’ve noticed both.
It can really become annoying because you basically get "locked in" to such a noise.
Even if your neighbor is a bit of an odd character, I would take the advice given here to heart, offer to turn off the pump to test it. Then—if that is the source of the noise—work towards a practical solution with initially simple measures.
It can really become annoying because you basically get "locked in" to such a noise.
Even if your neighbor is a bit of an odd character, I would take the advice given here to heart, offer to turn off the pump to test it. Then—if that is the source of the noise—work towards a practical solution with initially simple measures.
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HilfeHilfe12 Jan 2021 06:06Sir_Batman schrieb:
I have a similar issue with two sources. One seems to be the neighboring house, and the other is definitely the site of part of the university hospital, where several fans are located. Both only caught my attention for the first time this year.
This can really become annoying because you kind of mentally tune in to such a noise.
Even if your neighbor is a bit of an oddball – I would take the advice here seriously, offer to turn off the pump to test it. Then – if it is the noise – start working towards a practical solution initially with simple measures. Don’t try to inform him!!! Just tell him you did something to the pump and ask if he can hear it (turn it off at night). If he still hears the hum, it’s just in his head.
I had the same! We also have a distance of about 4 meters (13 feet) to the house, there was a cold winter two years ago and the unit was running full blast. The neighbor had a new girlfriend who kept hearing a constant hum.
The girlfriend is now his ex, the humming is gone.
There is always an external factor. He might have had visitors who brought it to his attention or something else.
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
The buckle is now his ex, the humming noise is gone
Now you’re also responsible for your neighbor’s breakup 😉
But it might actually be worth considering running a blind test first, as others have already suggested 🙂
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HilfeHilfe12 Jan 2021 11:42netuser schrieb:
Now you've also ruined your neighbor’s relationship 😉
However, it might be worth considering starting with a blind test here, as others have already suggested 🙂I've already disposed of quite a few exes with this^^