HVAC Acoustic Services in Dubai
Quiet air-conditioning through careful selection, ducting and isolation.
How do you make an air-conditioning system quieter?
A quieter HVAC system comes from choosing quieter equipment, sizing ducts for lower air speeds, adding silencers or lined ducts where needed, selecting low-noise diffusers and isolating fans and pipework from the structure. We predict room noise levels first so treatment goes where it counts.
HVAC systems are sized by our HVAC consultants and installed by the HVAC contracting team. Air handling units have their own page: FAHU and AHU acoustics.
Air-conditioning is one of the most common sources of complaints in new buildings, and the fix is usually cheaper and simpler when it is designed in. We predict noise at the design stage and set duct, silencer and diffuser details to meet the target.
Our review covers duct-borne noise, breakout through duct walls and the noise of terminal units, grilles and diffusers. If you'd like the airflow sizing checked at the same time, our HVAC calculations team can do it.
What's included
Room noise level (NC/NR) predictions
Calculated background noise in each space against its target.
Duct-borne and breakout noise checks
Assessment of noise travelling in and through ducts.
Silencer and lined-duct design
Attenuation sized for the noise reduction required.
Diffuser and grille noise selection
Terminal selections that meet the airflow and noise target.
When to call us
You don't need a finished brief. If any of these sounds familiar, let's talk.
- Occupants complain about air-conditioning noise or whistling diffusers.
- You're specifying HVAC equipment and want the sound data checked.
- You need noise predictions for a design submission.
How we work
Brief and site review
We review drawings, how the space is used and your target, and visit the site where it helps.
Measure and model
We survey existing noise, then model sound levels and reverberation to test the options.
Design and specify
You get treatment details, specifications and schedules ready for tender and construction.
Review and sign-off
We check submittals, support your contractor and verify the result on site.
Where we work
- Offices
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Residential towers
Trusted by teams across Dubai and the UAE
What clients say
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HVAC Acoustics questions, answered
What are NC and NR ratings?
NC (Noise Criteria) and NR (Noise Rating) are single-number ratings used to set acceptable background noise levels in rooms, for example from air-conditioning.
Do you review supplier equipment data?
Yes. We check manufacturer sound data against the design target and recommend attenuation where needed.
Why does a diffuser whistle or hiss?
Because air leaves it too fast, often after a damper has been closed down to balance the system. Picking a larger or different diffuser, lowering duct velocity or moving the balancing damper further upstream usually fixes it.
What noise level should a hotel bedroom have from air-conditioning?
Bedrooms are usually designed to around NR 25 to NR 30, quieter than open offices, which are typically NR 35 to NR 40. The exact target comes from the operator's brand standard or the project specification.
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Ready to talk about your project?
Call +971 524064300, or send us your drawings and we will reply with next steps.