Easy Mobility: Glide your air purifier into any room with ease using the multi-directional castor wheels and built-in handle. This makes it easy to combat damp, condensation and absorb moisture anywhere in the home. Around two million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste are generated every year, so it’s important to dispose of your portable air conditioner correctly and in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment. Find out which retailers are rated highly by Which? members with our guide on the best and worst shops. Can you hire or rent an air conditioner? Before you get a portable unit, there are some more sustainable options to cool your home that you can try beforehand, such as using an electric fan or closing curtains.

Visual Humidity Indicators: View the room humidity clearly from a distance using the 3 colour digital humidity display. Blue indicates 30-45% humidity, green indicates 45-65% humidity and ambient indicates humidity levels of 65% and above. Improves Air Quality: Our true industry grade HEPA filter & Ioniser work in conjunction to effectively cleanse and purify the room air quality. Helping to reduce household pollutants and allergens such as dust & dirt, dander, mould, smoke & pollen. Split-unit air conditioners tend to be more energy efficient, but these are more expensive and have to be permanently installed by a professional. We don't test split-unit air conditioners as they're less popular in the UK. Washable Filter + 360 Wheels】🆒The portable ac unit has a removable and washable double-layer filter to protect you and your family from dust, pet dander and hair. We highly recommend you clean the air filter every two week of operation to get the better performance. Regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure its conditioning efficiency and help prevent air quality problems. The unit also has wheels, so it can easily be moved around in any room that is window accessible. Electric fans come in many shapes and sizes. They range from basic models right up to the expensive and multi-functional Dyson Hot + Cool, which doubles as an electric heater.The Omega Altise OAPC10 is equipped with several handy features, such as an electronic touch panel, 24-hour timer, remote control, and castor wheels. Yes, there are lots of companies that offer this. Trying a portable model before you buy could save you from making a costly mistake. For instance, you may not realise how much noise they can make. At their quietest, they sound like a fridge on its cooling cycle, and some models will also rattle and gurgle. The air conditioner has an air filter that will help collect dust in the air. Dust will built up and the filter and restrict the airflow. We recommend you remove and clean the air filter every two weeks using a vacuum cleaner, then rinsing under a running tap. Emptying the Ometa Pure dehumidifier could not be easier. You have two options: manually empty the tank once it's full (your dehumidifier will sound an alert when it is full!) or opt for the continuous drainage hose for a more permanent drainage solution. You could also look at the claimed energy class. Air conditioner manufacturers are obliged to self-certify their energy class, from A to G. However, we conduct our own expert tests according to the European Standard BS EN 14511:2013. Often, we find the claimed and actual energy class to be different. Can you buy an eco air conditioner?

Some models double up as a dehumidifier, meaning they serve a purpose throughout the year, not only in the summer. If you'll mostly be using this function, though, we recommend buying a dedicated dehumidifier instead.

You are going to love how easy it is to use this air conditioning unit. Switch between the cooling mode, heating mode, fan mode, drying mode or sleep mode using a smart device, the remote or the control pad. If you are feeling hot and bothered, you can amend the temperature between 16°C and 32°C and stay cool or warm up. The air conditioner is clever and will stop once the room reaches it's intended temperature! We all know how frustrating it is to get clothes dry in the Winter, so the air conditioner can become a very useful dehumidifying tool using the drying function. The UK is aiming to phase down the use of HFCs by 2030 by 79% for alternatives that have less of a global warming impact such as R290. You’ll find these are used more in the latest portable air conditioner models, but older machines may still use an HFC refrigerant. Portable air conditioners also use refrigerant gas to help cool your room. This can come in the form HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), a greenhouse gas that when emitted can contribute to global warming. If yours is working properly, it shouldn’t release any HFCs. However, if the unit leaks or is disposed of incorrectly, that’s when harmful greenhouse gases can be released.