The UK looks set for an early taste of summer, with forecasters at the Met Office suggesting temperatures could peak around 30C over the bank holiday weekend. Much of the country is in line for warm, sunny conditions in the mid to high 20s, but London may bear the brunt of the heat – and that’s where the best air conditioning units come in.
For this point in the year, it’s a rare surge. The capital hasn’t seen a true May heatwave in well over a decade, and 30C hasn’t been reached in the month since 2012. If rising temperatures have you wondering how you’ll keep the kids, the dog, and yourself, cool, you’ve come to the right place.
A sudden heatwave often sends people into panic, rushing to buy an AC unit, but it’s worth choosing a model from a reliable, tested company that does exactly what you need it to. Midea is one such brand.
It might not sound thrilling to get excited about an AC unit, but finding the best one is something I take seriously. Over the years, I’ve put Midea’s smart 9000BTU appliance through its paces – and it’s become a heatwave saviour. Easy to move from room to room, it keeps things comfortable wherever you are in the house, making those sticky, sleepless nights a thing of the past.
While my exact model is no longer available, the trusted brand’s three-in-one portable AC is in stock on Amazon – and will deliver by bank holiday Monday. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Midea 3-in-1 portable air conditioner
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Wireless: Yes
Run time: 12 hours
Water tank: 5L
Speed options: 3
Rotation: 75°
Timer: Up to 7 hours
I can personally vouch for the impressive performance of Midea’s air conditioning units. While I haven’t tested the 3-in-1 portable air conditioner, the unit appears to pack a punch. Armed with a large area wet curtain to absorb and circulate indoor air in a sharpish fashion, the cooling unit delivers a natural misting, in order to balance humidity levels.
And it's not just air cooling that this model offers, either. The appliance releases 2500m2 concentration of negative ions, to effectively remove dust and freshen the air, making it a double whammy during hayfever season.
Measuring 1m tall and 21cm wide, the Midea 3-in-1 portable air conditioner is slick and small enough to fit into any space while still impressing with its cooling abilities. Plus, it has a lifting handle to make transferring it easy, and a safety griddle design to keep little fingers away.
This unit delivers a maximum airflow of 1600m³/h and wind speeds of up to 6m/s. It offers three fan speeds and two operating modes (normal and natural), along with 75° oscillation to help circulate cool air more evenly around the room. Control is simple, too, whether you prefer the intuitive touch panel, clear LED display, or the convenience of a remote.
Buy now £93.50, Amazon.co.uk
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