The units 53dB(A) sound pressure level at its lowest fan speed makes this an easier unit to live with. The cold air is blown out of the front of the portable air conditioner whilst the warm, humid air is expelled from the space via a exhaust duct. These window seals work best for sash windows that open upwards and not outwards, so it can be tricky to velcro up your window around the hosepipe if you have a window that cracks open. The large black button display unit at the top and the vents across the front aren’t exactly offensive, but they do make the unit look a little less unobtrusive and dare we say.

You see, the humble chimney was designed to port hot smoke out of the house, and it works brilliantly with air conditioners, too. Most portable air-con suppliers will suggest a minimum of 7,000 BTUs for a small room of around 18m² and a BTU of 10,000 for a medium sized room of 24m². All Meaco products come with a two-year parts and labour warranty, as well as the option of extending the warranty to a total of five years. Unlike some portable air conditioner units, a big plus point for this model is that it comes with two different types of window kits.The sound plummets to a low hum when our room reached the desired temperature, then roars back up again when the temperature rises. However, when a heatwave strikes, outside is often hotter than inside, so for some the extra running costs and energy consumption of a portable air conditioner will be worth the added expense for short periods of the year.

Simply place the rear of the Meaco MC Series 14000 in front of the fireplace – or wood burner with the door open – and the heat expelled from the rear port will shoot straight up the flue You won’t even need to use the big pipe if the appliance is placed close enough. In the summer or when you need to cool a room, the air conditioner functions like a typical cooling system. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.

It can still pick up to a roar if the temperature rockets in the room even if sleep mode is turned on, however. As well as the air conditioning unit, you also get the exhaust hose and two window sealing kits included in the box. Or if you have been in the office all day and you want to come back home to a cool living room where you can relax for the rest of the evening. At just 29Kgs and with the benefit of castors it is easy to move about as required and the remote control allows you to change the settings without having to get up to the unit. The second is the flexible window kit which comprises a large piece of white fabric and a roll of adhesive Velcro which you can use on all other types of windows/doors.

If you spread that out over, say, 10 UK summers, it starts to make it sound like quite a sensible investment, especially if you struggle to keep your room cool, like I do. I also tested the Russell Hobbs RHPAC11001 Portable Air Conditioner Unit at the same time as the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner and while both are effective units, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is best suited to those seeking a compact and lightweight unit that's easy to move around the house or transport. It’s also a a little unwieldy to transport around on your own, mainly when it’s still boxed up, so watch out if you need to get it up to a top floor flat. The range of MeacoCool air conditioners is perfect for those who want to maintain a comfortable temperature at home or in the office. All MeacoCool air conditioning units come with a 3 year exclusive warranty only available from Air Con Centre for ease of mind when purchasing.The Meaco range has an Energy Rating of A, meaning you can run them without worrying about the effect on your bills. Unlike most cooling units this model can be moved alone if you live by yourself, is easy to reposition thanks to its castor wheels, and is a great slimline option to stow away in the car and take to the caravan or a holiday let to keep cool in the summer heat. Meaco is a popular British company that specialises in air cooling and air treatment appliances for the home and office.