Air conditioners

planetf1

AbbieCadabra wrote: »

we got a portable unit, as on this
it's not too noisey (46db compared to 50db quoted for lots of others), just

Is this a single unit rather than split?
If so, what model/brand do you have?

46dB definately seems at the low end for air con noise?

mclaren_2

HankMcSpank wrote: »

A cheaper alternative is to move to the North of Scotland....sure you have to live with a few 'heed the bal' Sweaties, but no need for an air conditioner which means you save a wad on electricity.

and cost a bomb in the winter on heating lol

planetf1

Quick FYI - I purchased the PKY12 air conditioner from Robert Dyas. They have this for 225 which seems cheap for this model - elsewhere it's 300-400, although I think TLC are going to stock it for around the same price.

From the EEC rating chart it has 3.5kW cooling, B rated and 50dB noise. Whilst it's noisy most of the sound is the air, and it's quieter than others I've heard.

I'm happy so far, just
a) waiting for the warm weather
b) considering how to better vent the air than through a window
c) Now thinking about whether I need another one, or -- more likely -- considering additional loft insulation/reflective window coverings/thicker curtains etc.

I'll likely post a review to my blog sometime, but if anyone has any questions before then feel free to ask.

djjohnoblue

https://www.robertdyas.co.uk has some great prices from £149 up to £225 for a powerful 12,000 btu unit.

richardc1983

grannyjo wrote: »

Has anyone found a good buy on air conditioners- the portable type.After last summer I think I'll have to invest but ones that actually cool the air (rather than just a fan )seem dear. A friend has a prem i air KYD 32 which seems good, but expensive - about £399-£499 Has anyone found a good one at a cheaper price and what makes are reliable

Hey ive got the kyd32 its a top unit, has come down in price a lot now as well, just shop about!

Read my post theres links to some really good units on there, technology and prices have improved greatly in the last yr.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=372792&highlight=air+conditionin g

richardc1983

dellfanatic wrote: »

Out of interest, if it says it's a 2.9kW - does that mean it's the equivalent of using 29 100W light bulbs?? :eek:

Yes your correct. But look at it like this. If you used an electric heater you would get the same out of it. You would get 2.9kw of heat from it. With an a/c unit it will burn 2.9kw of electric but you will actually get 4kw of cooling from it thereabouts. The same goes for this in heating, its very efficient at heating.

Blackpoollass_2

We bought 2 of COMET's own air con units last years and ran them throughout the Summer with no problems. From memory they were around
£200 each. They were brilliant and we survived the hot Summer well.