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.

New range of domestic, commercial and industrialdehumidifiers ready for 2023 autumn and winter season.Take a look at the full range here . Portable Air Conditioners require you to vent the exhaust through an open window using the supplied hose. All air cons produce heat that needs to be removed from the room you want to cool. We supply a range of window kits and extension hoses to make venting the excess heat even easier. Our range of MeacoCool air conditioners is perfect for people who want to maintain a comfortable temperature at home or in the office. Compact, portable, quiet, and easy to use, these are superior-quality, energy-efficient air conditioners.The MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is really easy to use, both in terms of setup and getting the hang of its controls. READ NEXT: The best portable air conditioners top buy today MeacoCool MC 7000: Key specifications and price The MeacoCool MC 7000, for instance, delivers full air-conditioning capabilities for less than the cost of a Dyson desk fan like the Pure Cool Me. It isn’t the quietest thing in the world but it’s a lot more effective at keeping you cool than a simple air blower. I would recommend it to anyone looking to cool down a small bedroom, home office, nursery, or similar over the summer. It doesn’t take up too much space to store either and is very easy to set up and use.

Design-wise, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner looks pretty good when assembled, although it does have a bit more going on visually than other models we tested and I wouldn't say style was one of the key elements of its design Like all air con units, when in Cool Mode the air duct needs to be positioned out of the window so you’ll just need to make sure it’s positioned close enough to a window to do this. In Cool mode, it hovered at around 667W with the fan speed set to low and rose to around 672W with the fan at high speed. That’s with the temperature set to its coldest level of 16℃, so over time that should fall to a lower level. 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. It's not the most powerful option out there in terms of BTU, but Meaco offers plenty of alternative models, ranging from this the smallest 7000BTU through to a 14000BTU model.We don’t have a sliding door or window for me to try the fixed window plates on, however, this method also looks very straightforward. It just involves sliding the pieces together to fit the size of your sliding door or window and then securing them with the screws provided. Then feed the hose through before closing the sliding door/window to secure it in place. Quite the contrast, we found this model significantly lighter than others and as such it was a very portable option. 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. Installing the window kit for the first time takes a little time and effort, but once this is done it can be kept in situ for the whole summer.

I'm Rachel, a freelance reviewer who helps the Ideal Home team put products through their paces to find the top recommendations for our readers. I tested the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner in my family home, comparing it to bestselling air conditioning units from other leading brand names to see how well it performed against the best-in-class. Unboxing The unit is small and light enough to manhandle from room to room, too, and small casters attached to the base make it easy to manoeuvre on hard floors. If you have carpet, however, you’ll have to lift it. MeacoCool MC 7000: How well does it cool? Like most air conditioners, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000 uses refrigerant to cool the air, but it does use the more sustainable R290 variant so it’s a little greener than older air-conditioners that use R410A or R22. This is the ideal choice for large conservatory or orangery areas, for home gyms and for bedroom suites. It’s also perfect for office spaces that don’t have enough ventilation or suffer from the heat during the summer.Also in the box is a short pipe for draining moisture from the water collection tank and a small remote control. The latter allows you to turn the unit on and off, adjust the fan speed and temperature, switch modes and set the on/off timer. These controls are mirrored on the panel at the front of the air conditioner, along with a simple LED screen that indicates the target temperature.