In extremely hot climates, a powerful and efficient air conditioning unit may be necessary, while in milder climates, energy-efficient models might suffice.

The window kit included measures at 170cm and therefore if you're trying to cover a sliding door, there will be a small gap at the top.Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more. In countries such as the UK and Europe, as well as some areas of North America, a full-blown AC system either isn't needed often enough to be worth the expense, or may just be too much trouble to have fitted. The good news on this front is that the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner has the lowest power consumption of any of the mobile air conditioners we've tested, running on just 780W.

This means that you don’t need it to be professionally installed like a fixed or wall-mounted device may require. The company has produced quite a few portable air-con appliances to date, but this model is its most powerful, and that makes it a shoo-in for keeping you chilled while all around you melt in the furnace. Whilst it's not the most powerful air con unit the brand offers – there are 8000BTU, 9000BTU, 10000BTU, 12000BTU, and 14000BTU options if you want an air conditioner that has more power or need a unit that can cool a larger room – its smaller size and lighter build is a real bonus for anyone who might struggle to heft a larger unit into position. But when the summer heat is on, a standalone product like this is the only thing that actually makes a difference. All Meaco products come with a two-year parts and labour warranty, as well as the option of extending the warranty to a total of five years.Its new R290 refrigerant is said to be kinder to the environment, too, and it comes with two-year parts and labour warranty. Thanks to its lightweight and compact design, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is a great option for a smaller home, as well as for anyone that wants a portable air con unit that's actually portable! To get the best out of your air conditioner we recommend pre-cooling rooms, for example a bedroom, before you need to use them so that the room is nice and cool when you need to use it.

I used a sound-monitoring app on my phone to record how loud the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner was (NB I can’t vouch for the reliability of the app - I just downloaded it on my phone! It was such a relief to be able to get cold and sleep comfortably during the heatwave so well worth it every penny ! It will also have to work harder for longer and therefore use more energy which will be more easily understood when you receive your electricity bill. Creating the vent is a matter of twisting the various pieces together, placing into a sliding window and filling the gap with the plates and tape provided. The MeacoCool MC Series 14000 certainly brought the temperature in our test room down to more manageable levels pretty rapidly.

You can use the same drainage hose that you’d use on Dry Mode to empty this, which may be necessary on very humid days. It can still pick up to a roar if the temperature rockets in the room even if sleep mode is turned on, however. Starting on the left there’s a timer, followed by a Speed button: the Low setting is surprisingly quiet; Medium produces more clout without excessive noise and High belts out a mini gale that thankfully still isn’t loud enough to irritate. You get used to it, mind, but it’s always there in the background – at least until the built-in thermostat detects the room has reached the required temperature. If you’re in the market for a really efficient portable air-con unit that doesn’t cost a bomb, then the MeacoCool MC Series 14000 is a damn good bet.