The good news is that retailers seem to have realised that demand for portable air con is rising and are responding with more supply and more choice. It’s no match for the powerful cooling of an air conditioner, but then it uses just a fraction of the power. The Chillmax Air Pure Chill gives you the best features of both fans and an air conditioner in one, compact unit that’s also a night light. You might find its basic smart features helpful, but it’s a shame there are no sensors to let you create conditional programmes. It’s also fitted with an energy efficient heat pump that saves you money in the long term while minimising impact on the environment.

In the arena of portable air conditioners, DeLonghi’s Pinquino PaceX100 Silent looks a bit less, er, hideous than most.

However, don’t expect it to make an ounce of difference to a room’s temperature because it’s strictly designed for personal, close-up use.

The AEG Chillflex Pro is super powerful and can fill large rooms with its steady and cooling airflow. This evaporative cooling usually only knocks a degree or two off the temperature, but it’s better than nothing – which is exactly what you get with an ordinary fan. BTUs make this unit ideal for cooling areas up to 22 squares metres, it's also A energy rated so no need to worry about sky high energy bills either. This air conditioner is a great and inexpensive solution compared to similar versions available on the market. We tested it with the rear exhaust port positioned in front of a fireplace flue rather than a window, and it worked impeccably well.This powerful air cooler is also a humidifier and air cleaner that doesn't need a window venting kit or any permanent installation. If it's something that goes in your house, chances are Beth knows about it and has the latest reviews and recommendations. Control your 12000 BTU Smart Air Conditioner in the conventional way via the control panel and the remote control or choose SMART with the Princess at Home app and voice control. It’s also a great option for the bedside table since it’s really quiet and comes with a built-in night light.

Je krijgt er ook een afstandsbediening bij, en je kunt hem op het apparaat zelf bedienen met touch toetsen.On top of that, it has a hidden display with touchscreen that is only visible when the device is in use. I stood in front of the icy blast for about 90 seconds before I had to head outdoors to warm up again. Keep your home or office the perfect temperature all year round with this Beldray 4 in 1 air cooler, which has versatile settings so you can keep your surroundings brilliantly cool or warm. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Princess owners to provide you with a good answer.

As is the case with every portable air con unit we’ve seen, it comes with a concertina tube to the expel the hot air it creates and, in this case, a special window kit designed ostensibly for sliding windows or doors. The Ecoair delivers fresh air for any room in the home you'd like it to, it can cover areas of around 22 square metres overall. While modern AC units no longer use ozone-damaging chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), they do sap a lot more power from the grid than a humble fan and that means slightly higher leccy bills and hence more pressure on the environment. And whilst the UK isn't exactly the renowned hub for sunny weather - it's not a bad thing to be prepared for the warmer weather. Given that it’s 25˚C outside right now, I hastily got it out of its box (which lifts off to expose the unit underneath) and wheeled it into the lounge where I conveniently have a wood burner to position it in front of, obviously with the burner’s door open.and indoor humidity of 60% – slightly more damp than ideal, but fairly typical for a warm summer’s day in the UK. Unless you’re a heavy sleeper and someone who can nod off in a hurricane, we would advise switching it on an hour or two before going to bed and keeping the door closed for maximum cooling potential. But it makes much more sense on a cooler, as it allows you to pre-cool a space before you get there. The Apollo is one of the most attractive unit on this page though at 82cm tall and 39cm wide it’s a big old beast with quite a large footprint. This modern and minimalist designed device has a hidden display, which means you don’t see the display when the device is not in use.