We may earn a commission for products purchased through links in this article Struggling through the heatwave? We’ve found all of the best air conditioning units on Amazon Which brand is best for AC units? From De'Longhi to Dorman & Walsh...
With temperatures reaching a record 40 degrees celsius in parts of the UK this week, we’ve all been going to extreme lengths to keep ourselves cool.
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If you’ve resorted to making ice cold ‘hot’ water bottles or covering yourself in freezing towels, it’s probably time to think about ordering an air conditioning unit. Yes, they’re pricey, but this won’t be the last heatwave, and with lots of us still working from home, they’re a worthy investment.
Thankfully, you can find the most popular brands and models available on Amazon, with quick delivery and many more affordable than you might think. To help you choose which is best for you, we’ve searched for the bestsellers with top ratings and reviews.
De'Longhi Pinguino silent portable air conditioner, £825, Amazon
Trusted brand De’Longhi has one of its most popular air conditioners available on Amazon. Both an air conditioner and dehumidifier, it cools and dries rooms quickly despite using an eco-friendly gas, which has no greenhouse emissions. Plus, it’s super quiet, making it the perfect choice to keep you cool through the night.
Top review: 'I have used this throughout the house and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. It cools, and cools fast! Nice wheels on the bottom also. Unit is easy to move around and also light enough for a man to carry up the stairs on their own. It does not output a lot of noise and can even be set to silent mode, which to be fair reduces the noise to even less… Installing the unit was very easy and took under 5 minutes. The remote control is well made and very easy to use. This unit certainly wasn't cheap but it is a good example of you get what you pay for. Another example of reliable De’Longhi quality and design.'
Dorman & Walsh 3 in 1 air conditioning unit, £398, Amazon
With an adjustable fan speed cooling the air to 15.5 degrees at its coldest setting, and a sleep mode which makes the unit gradually reduce its output as the temperature cools during the night, this clever air conditioner has all of the features you could want for your home. It’s also very lightweight, making it easy to move from room to room.
Top review: 'The air con unit was super easy to set up & is an absolute lifesaver in this tropical weather. It’s really quiet so no problem getting to sleep with it running. (I have it set up in my bedroom). I would highly recommend this Dorman & Walsh air con unit as the room was so lovely & cool in such a short period of time that I had a little nap during the day after nights of disrupted sleep. 5 Stars!!!'
MeacoCool MC Series Portable air conditioner, £299.99, Amazon
At just 20.5kgs and 70cm tall, this air conditioner is small but powerful enough to quickly cool your bedroom or home office without taking up much room. It features a digital display, remote control, sleep mode and uses an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant - all for under £300.
Top review: 'Bought this for a warm lounge in 30 degrees. Chose this for price, energy efficiency and the refrigeration gas it uses is more environmentally friendly. Easy to set up, didn't take long to get going. Vented hose out of patio door and even without using the window seal it cooled the room quickly and efficiently. It is noisy similar to others on the market so probably couldn't use it to sleep. But great for keeping us cool in the day where fans are useless.'
Princess Mobile air conditioner, £250, Amazon
This air con unit has three settings; cooling, dehumidifier and fan, all with adjustable fan speeds, so you’ll use it far more often than just the hottest days of the year. The castor wheels mean it’s easy to move to wherever it’s most useful, and it includes timer and scheduling features.
Top review: ‘Really pleased with this purchase. Love the fact I can control this from my phone so I can turn it on before I go into my office which can get hot and stuffy. Quite a nice design and added bonus to add ice packs to the water tank. I considered buying an air con unit but didn’t want to pay £250+ so this is a great alternative for anyone looking for a more affordable solution to keep cool.’
BLACK+DECKER Portable 3-in-1 air conditioner, £416, Amazon
Powerful, with an LED digital display and energy-saving sleep mode, this bestselling air conditioner is one of Amazon’s most highly rated. It comes with a window kit adapter and 1.5 m exhaust pipe for easy installation.
Top review: 'Bought this for our bedroom, as a night shift worker sleeping during the day in summer heat is a real issue. Fortunately, this great value aircon unit does the job perfectly. It's a little noisy but in my experience mobile units tend to be... Managed to cool the room down sufficiently quickly, has a useful remote control that sits in a pocket on top of the unit when not in use. Great value portable unit, highly recommend.'
KGOGO portable air conditioner, £289.99, Amazon
Thanks to its advanced air compressor, this unit comes in a compact size but is still super efficient. It has cooling, fan and dehumidifying functions, plus multiple reviews say they love that it's fully evaporative, getting rid of water through the exhaust vent rather than having to empty a water reservoir.
Top review: 'I've used this type of AC before at my old office, so knew what to expect, only this one had a nice surprise which was no water tank! Usually ACs have a tank to accumulate water and need emptying every few hours, but this one evaporates the condensation out with the hot air, which just seems like common sense! As far as freestanding units go, this one is smaller than most, and it's not too loud when it's running either. Once the compressor kicks in, the air it sends out the front is freezing. Does what it says on the tin.
JML Arctic Air personal space air cooler, £39.97, Amazon
For something smaller and very affordable, JML's Arctic Air is ideal. Using water and an antimicrobial filter, the lightweight machine cools and humidifies the air around you. It has an adjustable three-speed fan and runs for up to ten hours per fill.
Top review: 'Absolutely love this product. Being a lady of a certain age who is hot all the time it’s a godsend. It doesn’t annoy or affect anyone else because it’s directed at me. It’s easy to use. Not too big. Portable. I’d recommend it.'
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