PRO ELEC PEL01201 12000 BTU Air Conditioner with Remote Control and Timer

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They feature a compressor in its outdoor unit that circulates the refrigerant and turns it from a gas to a liquid. That liquid passes through coolant lines to the indoor evaporator, where it transforms from a liquid to vapour. Heat is removed from the surrounding air and cooled air is blown into your home. Remember that opening the windows on either side of your home will allow air to flow through. If you have a conservatory, keep the door between it and your home closed, as a lot of heat might leak from the conservatory into other rooms. How we test air conditioners Having a range of fan speeds is useful, as it affects the rate at which your room cools down (and the noise the air conditioner makes). Most models have three fan speeds and some also have a fan-only mode, which has no cooling effect and simply circulates the air within the room. INSTALLATION ERRORS To operate efciently the air must be able to ow freely into the exhaust hose. To assist this: • Avoid any sharp bends or kinks in the exhaust hose. • Keep it as level as possible. • Keep its length as short as possible. The maximum extension length of the exhaust pipe is 1.5m. Do not try to lengthen it. CONTROL PANEL • POWER: Press to turn the air conditioner on or off. When it turns on, it will do so in the default mode of co…

They are generally heavy, unwieldy appliances. If you have reduced strength and/or live alone, you might need to get someone to help you set it up. Features such as sleep mode, extra fan speeds and shut-off timers are helpful for energy efficiency and reducing noise. All of the air conditioners in the table below have been put through our rigorous tests, so you can be sure they’re effective at cooling, easy to use and energy efficient. Read our ElectriQ p12HPW review to see if this air conditioner is actually smart, or if it misses the mark. If the rooms in your home get a lot of sun, or if you have mainly south-facing windows, consider an air conditioner for your home.There are three main types. Desk fans, as their name suggests, are smaller fans designed to sit on a desk or table and cool you while you sit close by, while pedestal and tower fans are designed for a whole room. Before you get a portable unit, there are some more sustainable options to cool your home that you can try beforehand, such as using an electric fan or closing curtains. When the air inside is cooler than being outside, closing your windows and curtains can help to keep out the sun and heat. This might seem counterintuitive as it shuts out any breeze, but unless winds are higher you won't feel much of a difference, and if your blinds are open too, it can let in a lot of solar energy that will increase the heat. You could also look at the claimed energy class. Air conditioner manufacturers are obliged to self-certify their energy class, from A to G. However, we conduct our own expert tests according to the European Standard BS EN 14511:2013. Often, we find the claimed and actual energy class to be different. Can you buy an eco air conditioner?

These machines are quieter and more efficient than portable models, but need to be permanently positioned in just one room. If you've settled on a split-unit air conditioner, you'll need to get it set up by a professional – note that installers tend to be at their busiest during the summer.

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They come in various shapes and sizes, but are often described in terms of their BTU (British thermal unit) output.

Around two million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste are generated every year, so it’s important to dispose of your portable air conditioner correctly and in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment.

Portable air conditioners also use refrigerant gas to help cool your room. This can come in the form HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), a greenhouse gas that when emitted can contribute to global warming. If yours is working properly, it shouldn’t release any HFCs. However, if the unit leaks or is disposed of incorrectly, that’s when harmful greenhouse gases can be released.