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Re:'Greener, cheaper, much warmer' – heat pump owners laud t... by krona on Monday January 08, 2024 @08:21AM (#38911528)
Most boilers sit in peoples homes. An ASHP sits outside and you will need at least 5sq meters of space with excellent ventilation. That excludes many people (including me).

But even then during winter the average ASHP makes too much noise. Planning regulations are starting to recognise the fact that they can be a nuisance in semi-rural areas, and your neighbours will hate you.

This ignores all the problems around having to retro-fit larger radiators in older homes due to lower flow temperatures.

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Re:'Greener, cheaper, much warmer' – heat pump owners laud t... by soco on Monday January 08, 2024 @08:25AM (#38911579)
I don't know what you folks are able to choose from, but my neighbors have one of those installed last year and I can't hear it. So my guess is that noise is an old story which keeps being told - unless old models is all one can get.
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Re:'Greener, cheaper, much warmer' – heat pump owners laud t... by Faaak on Monday January 08, 2024 @08:39AM (#38911732)
> you will need at least 5sq meters of space with excellent ventilation

I don't see where you read that, but at least for Daikin ones, the front must be clear, but usage can be shared (eg. a driveway)

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