How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner, and how quickly does it cool a room? [Updated with July 2023 price cap]
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How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner, and how quickly does it cool a room? [Updated with July 2023 price cap]

2023 UPDATE: This was originally written back in 2021, back when electricity was cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have changed, lockdowns lifted, and a war started. I then updated the article in May 2022, I was lucky enough (and still am) to be in a fixed at 18.36p/kWh, but the variable rates…

EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC Review – Battery powered & solar charging perfect for off-grid living 
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EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC Review – Battery powered & solar charging perfect for off-grid living 

At CES 2022, EcoFlow announced they would launch the EcoFlow Glacier battery-powered portable fridge, Blade robot lawn mower and the Wave 2 portable AC and heater. The Blade and Glacier have officially launched, and you can read my EcoFlow Glacier review here. The EcoFlow Wave 2 will officially launch on 15th of May, and I…

Princess Smart Air Cooler Review – A cheap alternative to air conditioning, but is it effective?
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Princess Smart Air Cooler Review – A cheap alternative to air conditioning, but is it effective?

With the recent hot weather, we have all been looking for affordable ways to cool ourselves. Air conditioning is what we all dream about, but they cost a lot to buy and are expensive to run, considering our current electricity costs. Evaporative air coolers are an affordable alternative, both to buy and run. They have…

How much does it cost to run an evaporative air cooler/swamp cooler? Cheap alternative to portable air con units

How much does it cost to run an evaporative air cooler/swamp cooler? Cheap alternative to portable air con units

I have written about portable air conditioners quite a lot in the past. It is an appliance I have a lot of mixed feelings for. They are massive, ugly, noisy, expensive to buy and expensive to run. They are also a pain to get to work properly with some UK windows. However, with extreme heat…

Air Con vs Evaporative Air Cooler vs Pedestal Fan Running Costs 2022
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Air Con vs Evaporative Air Cooler vs Pedestal Fan Running Costs 2022

With the weather warming up and the cost of living crisis hitting us all hard, many people may be wondering about how much it costs to run various cooling appliances. Air Conditioning Unit Running Costs Air conditioning is the only way to effectively cool a room; everything else is just faking it. However, it takes…

Inventor Magic 12000BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review – An effective air conditioning unit even with the hassle of UK uPVC windows

Inventor Magic 12000BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review – An effective air conditioning unit even with the hassle of UK uPVC windows

This year I finally caved and bought a portable air conditioner. Ideally, I’d like a multi-split air conditioner, but that requires someone it install it, and ideally when I finally get my loft converted. For many people, a portable air con is the only realistic solution for proper air conditioning. Inventor may not be the…