# 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?

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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.

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**Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-should-hpwhs-be-placed-in-cold-basements-to-avoid-over-cooling-or-noise-complaints-is-ducting-worth-it/19959/3 "2025-08-13T23:09:17Z")

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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