There is no compatible window kit either so you do need to open the window fairly wide to fit the hose out. It was up and working in moments, though we had to hold the hose on the back of the appliance while extending it towards the window as it kept popping off. It also has castors and is slimmer than most other units so it was easy to wheel around downstairs as needed. There’s no such thing as a featherweight air conditioner but this was one of the lightest models we tested, at just 21.7kg, so we didn’t need an army of people to lift it upstairs to cool a bedroom. It would be a great addition to a home office or child’s bedroom as a result, though it can also cool much larger rooms of up to 110 metres-cubed. It operates with a decibel range between 49 and 53 and we soon stopped really noticing it working in the corner at all. It has a dehumidifier function, a timer and a useful light to indicate if conditions are uncomfortable, acceptable or optimal.īest of all, it was much quieter than most units, albeit not quite silent as the name suggests.
Icy breeze cooler windows#
It lowered the temperature in our kitchen in no time, thanks to its high BTU rating, and because the hose was slimmer than other models we didn’t need to open our windows quite as widely. It’s very easy to work with so you can tweak the temperature or fan speed from the remote, or even programme the timer without budging from the sofa. Buy now £ 299, AmazonĪir conditioning units are never going to be a thing of beauty but this DeLonghi model was by far the best looking we tested, with a matt black surface, matching black remote and glossy digital screen. It has a 24-hour timer, sleep mode and remote control, and uses the new R290 refrigerant which is kinder to the environment.
It also had one of the longest ducts of all the appliances so we had a little more flexibility with where we positioned it.īest of all, it comes with both a standard window kit and a flexible kit which – rejoice! – works on any window and makes a huge difference to cooling. This meant we could easily move it between rooms if needed. This was more than enough in our bedrooms and living room where we needed it the most and the lower BTU meant it was also smaller and lighter than many units we tested, weighing in at a mere 20.5kgs and standing only 70cm tall. It’s not suitable for huge spaces as it only has a BTU rating of 7,000 but should work in rooms between 12-22 metres-squared.
Icy breeze cooler portable#
This ticked every box for a portable air conditioning unit that was easy to use around the home, (relatively) unobtrusive, and possible to store away when not in use, all for a reasonable price. Other features to look for include a remote control, programmable timer and a sleep mode so it can cool quietly through the night. Cooling requirements are measured in British thermal units (BTU) and the higher the rating, the larger the space the air conditioner will cool.Ī unit with 7000 BTUs will cool a small room of around 18 to 20 square metres, but always check the size of the room before you buy as a unit with too low a BTU for the space won’t cool it effectively. Prices start at around £250 and the more powerful the machine, the more expensive it will be. The units are all fairly large and heavy, so be sure there is room to use it next to a window and remember that if it doesn’t have a pipe, it’s really an evaporative air cooler and not an air conditioning unit at all.ĭon’t expect any of these appliances to be cheap. Though some models come with window kits to make this easy, these generally only work with sliding or sash windows so unless you’re especially DIY-savvy, your window will be wide open whenever you use the air conditioner, making it work harder.
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