We've hit the point of the heatwave where we'd do anything to feel cold again. Not even fans are doing the job, and so we've turned our attention to portable air conditioning units. They're efficient, effective and great for helping air flow through a room, meaning you might actually get a good night's sleep for once.
Only, one quick glance at the internet suggests we're a little bit too late to the party, and the majority of air con units on Amazon, John Lewis and similar websites have already sold out. Thankfully, we have found one that is still in stock, and promises to deliver quickly - meaning you could have a easy breezy apartment waiting for you in no time.
Sometimes it can feel like a fan is blowing hot air around a room, whereas air con works by pulling air in, reducing its temperature and then pushing the cold air back out, before blowing the excess heat outside via a tube.
Dreo Smart 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner
Dreo Smart 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner
The Dreo Smart 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner is a great option for many reasons. First, its massive 14,000 British Thermal Unit cooling capacity, which means it reaches up to 16 feet around a room.
It also has a noise isolation system which means it's super quiet, and perfect for bedrooms or when you're watching TV. Plus, its drainage-free design has a dedicated condenser and water pump, which helps transfer excess water and reduces the need for drainage compared to traditional floor air conditioners.
You can also use an app or voice assistant to control the air con unit, from the multiple modes and fan speeds, to setting timers and schedules. Reviewers rave about this unit, with one writing, "Fantastic! Does what it says. It's quiet especially when compared to my other ac units (this is my 3rd) I've not had to drain it yet after 132 hours."
Another said, "I would recommend this Air-conditioning unit to anyone. It's quite, efficient and cools really quickly" and a third put, "The main reason is that it is really whisper-quiet."
Oh, and the best part about all of it? It's still in stock, and will be with you by the weekend! Woohoo.
Count us in!
Dusty Baxter-Wright is an award-winning journalist and the Entertainment and Lifestyle Director at Cosmopolitan, having previously worked at Sugarscape. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work covering pop culture, careers, interiors and travel, and oversees the site’s Entertainment and Lifestyle strategy across print, digital and video. As a journalist for the best part of a decade, she has interviewed everyone from Louis Theroux and Channing Tatum to Margot Robbie and Ncuti Gatwa, while she has also spoken on Times Radio and BBC Radio. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram here.
