If, like most people, you’re struggling with the heatwave hitting large parts of the UK this week, chances are you’re trying nearly anything to stay cool. Fans near bowls of ice, curtains closed all day, exercise pre-sunrise, we’re doing it all. But if none of this is enough, a portable air conditioning unit is the next point of call.
Portable air conditioners are compact, freestanding units designed to cool a single room rather than an entire home. They work by drawing in warm air, cooling it internally using a refrigerant system, and then circulating cooler air back into the space. Most models come with an exhaust hose that needs to be positioned out of a window to release hot air outside, preventing it from building up indoors.
