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Residential air-source heat pump noise impairs sleep parameters and daytime functioning in healthy adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to evaluate how noise from air-source heat pumps affects sleep and concentration in healthy adults.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Impact of Noise from Heat Pumps on Sleep, Noise Annoyance, and Concentration in Healthy Adults in a Laboratory Setting

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The study aims to evaluate how noise from air-source heat pumps affects sleep and concentration in healthy adults.
Laboratory setting study design
Assessment of sleep parameters and concentration
Evaluation of noise annoyance due to AHP noise
Impairment of sleep quality measured by sleep parameters
Negative effect on daytime functioning
Highlighting the health impact of noise in residential settings

Abstract

This study demonstrates that residential AHP noise can impair both sleep parameters and daytime functioning, underscoring the need to consider its health impact in residential settings. Future studies should explore the long-term impact of noise exposure and potential interventions through -multicenter research. A laboratory setting limits the generalizability of the results.

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Sarah Benz

Centre for Applied Psychology, Environmental and Social Research

Bianca A. Vassallo

GEF Ingenieur (Germany)

Markus Braun

GEF Ingenieur (Germany)

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Noise and Health

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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Centre for Applied Psychology, Environmental and Social Research

GEF Ingenieur (Germany)

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