Where to buy the cheapest and best air conditioning unit with prices starting from £30
AS temperatures reach a record-breaking 38C we’re all struggling to keep cool. Brits have been told to stay home on the second hottest day on record, with sweltering heat, melting pavements and rail chaos across the country. But what if your fan isn’t doing the trick? Rather than sweating your way through a sleepless night […]
AS temperatures reach a record-breaking 38C we’re all struggling to keep cool.
Brits have been told to stay home on the second hottest day on record, with sweltering heat, melting pavements and rail chaos across the country.
But what if your fan isn’t doing the trick? Rather than sweating your way through a sleepless night it might be time to buy a portable air conditioner.
Prices start from £30 all the way up to hundreds of pounds – but you really do get what you pay for.
Portable air conditioners (PACs) are rated in British Thermal Units (BTU).
If you’ve got a large room then you need to go for a higher the BTU number, but this means the device will be more expensive and bigger.
You might also want to consider the noise as cheaper machine, as most range from 50-56 decibels.
It’s important to consider that 56 decibels is equivalent to background chatter in a pub.
Cheaper machines will be less eco-friendly and will only be able to operate for around eight hours, while more expensive models will last longer.
The cheapest air conditioning unit
This air cooler doubles up as a humidifier and purifier, it costs £28.69 from Amazon and is available on next-day delivery.
You’ll need to add ice/water to feel cool wind and this needs to be regularly topped up.
Amazon and Appliances Direct loads of these 3 in 1 style units for sale so it’s worth comparing prices and reading reviews before you buy.
The best-rated air conditioning unit
If you’ve got a bit more wedge to spare and want to invest in a top-of-the range model then the De’Longhi PAC air conditioner is one of the top rated models.
It costs a pricey £665 on Amazon – but it might be the one for you if you’re a light sleeper.
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It operates at 47 to 50 decibels, making it one of the quietest on the market.
It also has a remote control and can cool a 42 square meter room.
It’s worth checking out AO.com, Amazon, Argos and Appliances Direct and doing your research if you’re going to buy one of these models.
How can I get to sleep when it's hot?
EXPERTS have issued the following tips to help get a good night's sleep.
- Keep bedroom curtains closed during the day
- Use cotton sheets, which will absorb sweat and help you sleep more comfortably
- Open a window an hour before you go to bed
- Use a fan to circulate air around the room. If you place a bowl of ice in front of it your room will become cooler as the ice melts.
- Put sheets in the freezer for a few minutes before bedtime
- Don’t go commando – sleep in cotton pyjamas, to let your skin breathe and ensure that any sweat is soaked up.
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