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Our A/C and laundry is inside next to the kitchen and as far as the noise goes, it really depends on how much noise your units make. We replaced both of these over the years and the newer ones are so much more quieter that you don't even realize it is running. We do have a solid door and can always close that if we need to but never do. The only thing we hear is the little bell saying the laundry is done.