How should HPWHs be placed in cold basements to avoid over-cooling or noise complaints; is ducting worth it?

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How should HPWHs be placed in cold basements to avoid over-cooling or noise complaints; is ducting worth it?

[Tim_Michael1 (Ayomikun Peter)]

Put HPWHs in a corner of your cold basement. Keep any ducting short and sweet to help with airflow. Ducting boosts how well it works and feels, but you usually don’t need a ton of it.

[Bobby_Michael (Abayomi Richard)]

Ensure the basement is well-insulated to minimize heat loss and reduce the impact of cold temperatures on the HPWH’s performance then provide adequate ventilation