BLACK+DECKER BXAC65002GB Digital Air Cooler, 3 Speed Settings with 7 Litre Water Tank, LED Display with Soft Touch Controls and 7.5 Hour Timer, Remote Control 65 W, White

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Turn the speed up to full and you’ll need to raise your voice slightly to hold a conversation. I measured the noise at 56dB from 15cm, rising to 59dB from 1 metre. Again, from the side my noise measurements were lower, at 52.5dB and 48.8dB. At this speed power consumption rose to 63W.

This cheap cube desktop cooler doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it’s a good way to chill your fevered brow while you’re plugging away at your desk. Its two removable 300ml tanks mean it doesn’t constantly need refilling, and you can freeze them if you want some extra cooling. The three-speed fan gives you options from subtle breeze to full-on gusting, and on the lowest setting it’s quiet enough that it won’t disturb you while you work.Portable Design - The appliance is lightweight, compact and has four easy-roll castor wheels. You're therefore able to move the unit easily from room to room. We also like the fact that you can clean the filter under the tap or in the dishwasher, and that the illuminated side panels can be set to glow with a choice of seven colours if you fancy a little mood lighting. While it could be easier to remove the filter and get the water tanks in and out of place, for sheer value and convenience, this cut-price compact cooler is a winner. Timer - A 7.5 hour timer lets you time how long you want the unit to run for. When the timer reaches zero, the appliance will automatically switch off. COOL & FRESH AIR - Cool off and chill out on a hot summer day. This evaporative air cooler blows out cold, clean, and fresh air, creating a moist and cool environment in your living space.

Now, I live in Oklahoma and it gets a LOT hotter here than Denver did. This one is much more effective and much better made. Portability - The unit is designed with portability in mind. It has four easy-roll castor wheels for mobility purposes. This, together with its compact and lightweight design allows it to be moved around from room to room. I'm one of those weirdos who don't like to keep my home really cold when it's hot outside. I think it's unhealthy to use air conditioning that heavily, it's not only expensive but how stupid is it to make your home so cold you have to wear a sweater inside? I think this evap cooler is the perfect thing for a smaller space to keep you comfortable when the temps are soaring without drying out the air and making it too cold. The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Heating and cooling. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time. Larger items like heavy furniture and electricals cost more to deliver as they usually require more than one delivery person and a large delivery van.

While some of the water is recirculated through the system, some will inevitably leave the cooler in the air blown out by the fan. Because of this – and the fact that the water in the absorbent pad or membrane can grow stale – you need to keep the air cooler filled and change the water in the tank daily. You should also wash the pad or membrane occasionally or you might get some pretty nasty smells. Is there anything worth looking out for?

Disclaimer- if you live in a really humid climate, this is probably not your best choice because it's *already* humid. If you live in a an arid climate like I do, a evap cooler like this is wonderful to have around. Evaporative Air Cooler - Portable Air Conditioner Cooling Fan with LED Display, Remote Control, 2-Gallon Water Tank - Compact and Lightweight Design See more As far as features go, the Honeywell keeps things simple. One dial switches between off and the three fan settings, while the other selects cooling, oscillation or cooling and oscillation. What matters more is that it dishes out a consistently good, cooling airflow, with the louvres shifting side to side to spread it over a wider area. You’ll still need to clean the honeycomb cooling membrane regularly to avoid unpleasant smells, but if you’re keener on keeping cool than faffing around with modes and features, this is the air cooler to buy. We only have had short time of hot weather before we didn't need this but I really really like it and I know I will use it all summer next year!It’s hard to give a definitive verdict on such a unit’s cooling performance, since much depends on the humidity of the environment in which you’re using it. I tested it in a room with an ambient temperature of 22.9℃ and a higher-than-ideal humidity of around 60-63%. I recorded a minimum output temperature of 21.4℃ at 15cm, a drop of only 1.5℃. No, it's not going to cool your entire house like a full-on compressor A/C unit will. It's not meant for that. It's meant to keep you comfortable on hot days. With some air coolers, there’s a risk of adding to the room’s humidity, which can be a problem if it already suffers from excess humidity. Plus, where water tanks are open inside the cooler, there’s also a risk of spillage – which can be a worry if you’re using a desktop model plugged into your laptop or PC.