AEG 9000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner for rooms up to 21 sqm - ChillFlexPro

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The recessed handles are a good feature and do help to lift the appliance, but it still requires some brute strength, especially as the unit isn't just heavy but bulky as well. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This means that once the sturdy packaging ties are cut, the cardboard box can be lifted straight up, leaving the air con unit sat on the polystyrene base – so there's no need to lift that 31. However, if you have a larger space to cool then AEG also offers a 12000BTU model that can cool spaces of 24-36m². If you need a lighter air conditioner, then as previously mentioned, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is one of the lightest we've tested that still performs brilliantly.

If that 20kg+ weight still sounds too heavy to move, then it may be best to consider an air cooler instead of an air conditioner, or even one of the best fans on the market. I put all manner of products through their paces to find the top recommendations for our readers, whether that's finding the best mattress for a better sleep, or the best fans for staying cool. A more sustainable solution: The refrigerant used is sustainable R290 gas, which reduces the portable air conditioner's global warming potential (GWP) by 99. According to AEG, this refrigerant gas is significantly more sustainable than the R41A – which is gradually being phased out – reducing its global warming potential (GWP) by 99.

Although pushing the unit on carpet requires much more effort, and ideally would be done by two able-bodied people. In fact, with this unit turned on, you might not even realise there is a heatwave happening outdoors until you open the door. And, although each button is very slightly raised, a little more differentiation between them and the control panel would be a big help to anyone who is visually impaired.

It's a breeze to set up, you just plug the unit in and vent the provided hose out of a nearby window or door. This unit uses 3400W to run – a big increase on the most energy efficient portable air conditioner we've tested, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner which uses just 780W of power. In an ideal world, all of our homes would be better insulated and able to remain cool in the summer and stay warm in the winter, without the additional energy use or expense of an air conditioner. However, once over the doorstep and into the house, unboxing is made easier thanks to a separate base to the packaging box. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.The AEG Chillflex Pro is the ideal product for anyone wanting to cool large rooms during the summer months.

The touch control panel is well designed and very intuitive to use, and the option to download the AEG app to operate it is a big plus point.There's one row of slightly embossed control buttons, and above them a set of lights that show you which settings are currently activated. The AEG Comfort 6000 Portable Air Conditioner offers 9000BTU, which means it can draw in 9000 British Thermal Units of heat from the air per hour, and discharge it outside to cool your home. Where room T° is 26°C and set T° is 24°C, you will reach the set T° in 19 min when using the Premium window kit, compared to 47 min without the window kit. It has its limitations – it’s not as portable as other AC units, for example – but it’s simple to use, performs remarkably well and doesn’t produce much noise. All Chillflex Pro models come with AC, dehumidifier and fan modes – although the three most expensive models also come with a Heat setting.

It impressed in our tests, is simple to use, offers a wide variety of features – including a heat mode for when the mercury inevitably plummets – and it’s remarkably energy-efficient. After that, it's 'just' installing a window kit into the window you want to vent the air con unit exhaust hose out of. It stands on a set of castor wheels and features integrated side handles, meaning you'll be able to move it from room to room with ease. It goes without saying that the energy consumption will vary depending on the starting room temperature, selected fan speed settings and modes. It's also that Holy Grail of portable air con units – one that isn't headache-inducingly noisy to operate.When opened there is another filter similar to the one above that needs to be cleaned with water and left to thoroughly dry. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. As well as keeping your room temperature in check, the air conditioner can function as a powerful dehumidifier to remove any excess moisture from the air that could lead to the growth of mould and damp. Internal test done in a 14m2 room, with relative humidity at 60% and outdoor T° of 30°C, within 4h30min. It also comes in handy for when you need to dry your laundry indoors as it helps speed up the process!