Is It Cheaper to Run Several Fans or One Air Conditioner?
Fans win on cost, and not narrowly. A typical pedestal fan draws tens of watts; a portable air conditioner typically draws somewhere in the region of 0.8 to 1.4 kW.…
Air Conditioning for a Wedding, Marquee or Garden Party UK
Said plainly, because you’re planning something that matters: a domestic portable air conditioner will do essentially nothing in a marquee. A 9,000 BTU unit is sized for a bedroom; a…
Best Air Conditioner for a Bay Window Room UK
Two problems, and the second one catches people out. The bay is a large area of glass, usually on the sunniest elevation, so the room has a higher heat load…
Cooling a Top-Floor Flat in Summer UK
A top floor flat gets heat from three directions at once: the roof above, the sun through the windows, and warm air rising from every flat below you. That last…
Why New Build Homes Overheat in the UK (And What Actually Helps)
It isn’t your imagination, and it isn’t poor construction — it’s the predictable result of building for winter. New homes are highly insulated and very airtight, which is excellent for…
How to Clean Portable Air Conditioner Coils (Step-by-Step)
Read this before you start. Unplug the unit at the wall. Not switched off — unplugged. Every time, before anything. Do not remove the outer casing. Clean only what you…
Portable Air Conditioner Won’t Turn On: Troubleshooting
Stop and don’t plug it in again if there’s any smell of burning or hot plastic, scorch marks on the plug or socket, a plug or socket that’s warm, visible…
Best Air Conditioner for Migraine and Headache Sufferers
Not medical advice, and no machine treats migraine. Migraine is a neurological condition with effective treatments available — if you’re getting frequent or severe attacks, a GP appointment will do…
Air Conditioning and Menopause: Managing Night Sweats and Hot Flushes UK
This is about the room, not about treatment — and it isn’t medical advice. Menopausal symptoms are treatable, and there’s no need to simply endure disrupted sleep for years. NICE…
Is It Safe to Use Air Conditioning During Pregnancy?
Contact your midwife or maternity unit straight away if you have a severe or persistent headache, blurred vision or visual disturbance, sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet, pain…