Portable AC suggestions

troym97

I am looking to buy a portable ac unit for my bedroom. I only need a 9000 BTU unit. I have been looking at a Morris 9000BTU portable ac with WiFi as I like the idea of being able to control it on my phone. I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions?

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cymruchris

Look at the noise levels - most portable AC units can be quite noisy - not always good to sleep with one rattling away next to your bed. Some are quieter than others. Many come with remote controls - I wouldn't bother with a wifi option unless the machine was particularly quiet.

Marcon

There's an impromptu solution which can be quite effective, given how short a time each year where AC is needed (and the poor results most 'affordable' units produce). Try a large bowl of ice cubes, with a fan angled so that air flows just above the bowl and in your direction.

sarah1972

Marcon said:

There's an impromptu solution which can be quite effective, given how short a time each year where AC is needed (and the poor results most 'affordable' units produce). Try a large bowl of ice cubes, with a fan angled so that air flows just above the bowl and in your direction.

Although not, portable. My air con isn’t on a short amount of time each year, I use it as air con, heating and as a dehumidifier, definitely not poor results. It’s cheaper than central heating, I removed all my radiators. Only maintenance is a yearly service and gassing which it hasn’t needed yet in 2 years so far. 

Marcon

sarah1972 said:

Marcon said:

There's an impromptu solution which can be quite effective, given how short a time each year where AC is needed (and the poor results most 'affordable' units produce). Try a large bowl of ice cubes, with a fan angled so that air flows just above the bowl and in your direction.

Although not, portable. My air con isn’t on a short amount of time each year, I use it as air con, heating and as a dehumidifier, definitely not poor results. It’s cheaper than central heating, I removed all my radiators. Only maintenance is a yearly service and gassing which it hasn’t needed yet in 2 years so far. 

Completely portable. I use it and just pick up the fan and take it from one room to the next - ditto the bowl of ice!

fosco360

I've been thinking about purchasing this - does anyone know if it will work in our bungalow? 

https://www.ambientairdirect.co.uk/collections/air-conditioning/products/12-000-btu-portable-air-conditioner-with-wifi-and-remote-control

tacpot12

It will work after a fashion. 12,000 BTU would normally only be the heat gain in a couple of rooms, so it might not keep the entire bungalow cool, but it is portable, so you can move it from a living room during the day to a bedroom at night. However, it is so noisy that you will struggle to sleep with it on. 

If you want a quiet airconditioning in the bedroom, you need to find a different unit. You should look for a unit that is no more than 35dB.