Quick answer: Acoustic panels add only a little insulation, because they cover part of a wall and are made to soak up sound, not block heat. They will not noticeably cut your aircon bill. To keep a room cooler, use window film, blinds, curtains and roof or wall insulation. Panels are for echo.

Key takeaways

  • Panels add only a little insulation.
  • They will not noticeably cut aircon bills.
  • Use film, blinds and insulation for heat.

Why people ask

Panels look soft and thick, like insulation, so it makes sense to wonder. Some insulation materials look a lot like a panel core. But the job they do on a wall is different.

What panels do

Panels soak up sound bouncing inside the room. That is their job. They make speech clearer and stop the room ringing. See do panels really work.

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Panels and heat infographic

Why the heat effect is small

Most heat comes in through windows and the roof. Panels only cover part of a wall, usually about a quarter. A thin layer on a few walls changes little.

Heat vs echo fixes diagram

What actually keeps a room cool

Window film or tinting, blinds and curtains block sun on the glass. Sealing gaps keeps cool air in. Roof or wall insulation matters most in top-floor units.

Panels and aircon

Keep panels away from aircon vents so air moves freely. Cold air blowing straight onto a panel does it no good. Ceiling panels should be planned around the vents. See ceiling panels.

Honest answer

Buy panels for sound. Any small heat help is a bonus. If heat is your main problem, spend on blinds, film and insulation first.

Sound and heat together

Heavy curtains help a little with both echo and heat on big windows. They are one of the few things that do both. Draw them in the afternoon sun.

Roof units

Top-floor flats gain heat through the roof. Insulation there matters most. Panels on the ceiling will not change that much.

What we see on real jobs

West-facing flats get the most heat. Panels are for echo; blinds and film are for heat.

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