Russell Hobbs Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner, Air Cooler, Dehumidifier, 670 W, 1 Litre, Includes Window Seal Kit, RHPAC3001

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One of the most efficient models is this 12,000 BTU Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner. This self-evaporative AC unit has a built-in water tank that you need to empty. With a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU, it covers up to 30 square meters and uses a highly efficient air filtration system. The appliance features programmable controls with an LED screen, a 24-hour timer, and a fan with 3 speeds, and the Auto Breeze function that automatically selects the most comfortable speed. You can use the device as a dehumidifier by attaching the drainage pipe, allowing you to remove up to 29 litres of moisture from the room daily. Explore Comet and discover a constellation of products from washing machines and fridge freezers to air fryers, 4K TVs, laptops, consoles and more - it’s easy to find everything you need for your home in the Comet universe. Noise-wise, according to the specs in the user manual the Russell Hobbs RHPAC11001 Portable Air Conditioner should be louder than alternatives like the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner I tested. However, when I positioned both units a metre away from me and tested them one after another, the Russell Hobbs option 'felt' the quieter of the two. I then used a sound-measuring app on my phone to compare them properly (disclaimer; I can’t vouch for the reliability of the app) and the Russell Hobbs unit read approximately five decibels quieter on Fan mode (both at low and high speed) and its Cool air conditioning mode. One of the windows I tried it installing it in was particularly large, at over 145cm tall, however, there was still more than enough Velcro and the window kit was big enough to do an even bigger window as there was excess left over at either end.

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The manual says that it’s suitable for UPVC windows that open internally or externally with either 3 sides, or 4 sides, and that it’s not suitable for middle-opening windows such as skylights or wooden frames. Our windows, however, are wooden-framed double-glazing and it worked fine on them. Now, if your goal is for a room to be chilled quietly, none of these portable units are going to be for you. Having the whole unit inside, which half of it usually sits outside the home, makes it quite loud under operation. But if the option was to have this little machine loud or to sit in 30c with a fan blowing around that hot air, I would take this every day of the week. It has some downsides, but only in keeping with most portable air con units, in that it's heavy which makes it not quite as portable in reality as its name may suggest.However, the build quality is good, it has easy-to-use controls, and its design is unobtrusive – although we think the AEG Comfort just pips it to the post in the style stakes by offering a sleeker design.FUNCTIONS IN 1 - The Russell Hobbs 3 in 1 air conditioner, air cooler and dehumidifier is the perfect practical appliance to keep you comfortable in your home or office. In an ideal world, all of our homes would be better insulated and able to remain cool in the summer without the additional energy use or expense of an air conditioner.However, for many of us this isn't the reality, and if you struggle to keep your home at a bearable temperature during the summer months, then a portable air con unit could help. There's no doubt it looks the part, making a very welcome change from the usual portable air conditioners that tend to be white, boxy, and pretty visually pretty unappealing. Instead, the Duux North 9K Smart Air Conditioner's curved grey front looks sleek and modern, and although it's still fairly sizeable, its curved edges help it to feel a lot visually slimmer, meaning it feels less bulky and more unobtrusive in a room.

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FAN FUNCTION: 3 speed fan and Auto Breeze function selecting the correct fan speed based on the ambient temperature All in all, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is a good all-rounder at an affordable price point. The high-end De'Longhi Pinguino PACEX100 Silent has the higher Energy Efficiency Class A++. It uses a natural high-efficiency gas, propane R290, with no greenhouse emissions. Again, I couldn’t do this on my own so if you’re as strong, (or weak) as me, it’s definitely a two-person job. Cooling powersThis unit is slightly larger than other brands and models I've tested, however, at 11000BTU it is significantly more powerful, so for the increased size – and price – you're getting a lot more heat-eliminating power. Relatively affordable, lightweight and compact, energy efficient and easy to use, there's a lot to love about the MeacoCool MS Series portable air conditioners. Which is why we think they're the best portable air conditioner to invest in if you're looking for an affordable all-rounder.