Portable ac

[theone8181]

Has anyone got experience of portable air conditioning units and if they're any good? I've seen one at screwfix that's only 300 quid but not sure how good they are. It does get high 20's in out house even with windows open and curtains/blinds shut. I'm not expecting 1 unit to cool the house but I reckon it might make it go from unbearable to tolerable.

 

[theone8181]

If that's your expectation then you won't be disappointed. Ours keeps the bedroom way more comfortable. It struggles to get much below 19/20c in really hot weather, but it's so much more comfortable due to the lower humidity. I've had mine 7 or 8 years now and to me it's worth it's weight in gold.

They're relatively noisy, but nothing terrible in my opinion.

A proper split system is always the best option as its far more efficient to run, works a lot better and is super quiet in comparison. But if that's not an option for you then a portable unit will do fine.

Oh I did get a quote for a proper system (which I would prefer imo), however my Mrs didn't like the idea of a wall mounted one (our joists are too close for the ceiling ones which is a shame), and a vented system would cost 3 grand rather than 300 quid. I'd definitely go for proper ac in the future but funds don't allow.

 

[theone8181]

Sounds like I have the same one and from screwfix as well. They are good but noisy you'll need somewhere to stick the hose out of like a tumble dryer a dedicated hole through the wall is much better but obviously more permanent. Its a bulky thing that I somewhat resent for 9 months of the year but during the increasingly hot and humid summers its worth its weight in gold.

Possibly. I've ordered it as a guy I work with said he used to have one in student digs and they left it on the landing so all bedrooms got cooler due to diffusion. Noise is then less of an issue and might cool downstairs too as the heat will rise. Hopefully it will fit in the boot of my e92. Don't fancy carrying it 2 miles.

 

[theone8181]

Picked it up. Things a beast, could only fit it behind passenger seat with all the packaging removed. Almost threw my back out.