New shower pump is very noisy

[Londono]

It is so noisy I can hear it downstairs when it whirrs from time to time even when the shower isn't in use.

Is this usual? I thought it would get better once I put everything back in the airing cupboard but it hasn't!

Yes, unfortunately I think it is. My mum has one and you can hear it in the whole house (also not a small house) when running.

I believe there are some things that should reduce noise, i.e. the way it is installed to reduce vibration. You could also look at building a soundproof box... but do your research. It isn't as simple as putting sound insulation round as a lot of sound, especially vibration, travels through the fabric of the building.

Sorry, sure it is not what you hoped for.

Try a small rubber mat under it.

We’ve had a Techflow Pump for over 10 years its in the airing cupboard on the landing it’s not noisy just a hum.

When we had the bathrooms re-done the plumber had the choice of 2 types of pump. The one he thought more reliable was fitted and made a terrible amount of noise (worried the neighbours would be disturbed). We had it changed over to the other type and problem solved. Sorry not to have useful detail but I just mean that you have options. Talk to your plumber.

Thanks everyone, I can't believe the noise! It was very expensive too (but did include some other work), I thought putting all the towels back in around it would help but I seriously thought it was coming from the builders next door the first time I heard it.

Will try something underneath it too to see if that helps.

Search for Shower Pump Anti-vibration Mat. They are quite thick but assuming your pump is connected with flexible pipes you should be able to get it underneath.

Just noticed the date of your post!

I suspect you've sorted it out now!

No I haven't, I've just learnt to live with it and I don't notice it as much anymore. I'll check the mat out too, thanks for posting.