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Whistling noises in Ludwigsfelde: Heating problems bother residents!
Residents in Ludwigsfelde complain about heating noises. Cause identified, burner replacement planned.
Whistling noises in Ludwigsfelde: Heating problems bother residents!
In Ludwigsfelde, an irregular whistling sound has been causing dissatisfaction among residents of Erich-Weinert-/Salvador-Allende-Strasse since the beginning of the heating season. How maz-online.de reported, this noise level is reminiscent of similar complaints from 2022. At that time, residents increasingly speculated on social networks about the causes, which ultimately brought the city administration and the public order office into action. An acoustician was commissioned to identify the source of the noise, which was ultimately determined to be a matrix burner in the heating system at Erich-Weinert-Straße 19.
After intensive research, these burners were replaced, which at least temporarily solved the problem. Everything indicated that the residents' quality of life could be restored. But now that the heating season has started again, the unwelcome whistling sound has reappeared. Currently only one resident has contacted the local press, but Märkische Heimat, which is responsible for the heating system, has already been informed and has promised to take action. Fixing the problem could take until the end of November.
Optimism at the Märkische Heimat
Anja Richter, press spokeswoman for Märkische Heimat, is optimistic that the problems can be solved soon. The cause was known and the company that was responsible for replacing the burners at the time was commissioned again. It is estimated that the replacement of the burners will be completed within two to three weeks.
This situation sheds light on the importance of choosing suitable heating systems in the urban and building planning process. Like that Federal Environment Agency explains, building plans should include notices of potential noise problems to avoid future conflicts. Low-frequency noises in particular can be perceived as disturbing even at the lowest volume and are often difficult to identify.
The Federal Environment Agency recommends choosing devices with noise levels below 55 decibels when selecting a heating system. Finally, there are also legal regulations that should be further developed to protect against such noise pollution. Soundproof windows help against normal noise, but often not when it comes to low-frequency humming.
The current events are an important reminder for all city planners, house builders and architects who are concerned with the installation of heating systems. The right choice can not only avoid technical problems, but also make a significant contribution to the quality of life in residential areas.