The heat wave that Spain is going through right now is raising mercury to unsustainable levels. Between May and July, user interest in air conditioners on the Internet has increased by more than 80% , according to data taken from Google Trends. The search term 'cheap air conditioning' follows closely behind, with more than 60% growth in the last month.
It is a fact, air conditioning is still the most sought after product in summer. Unfortunately, the price of this type of device is not exactly cheap. To this must be added the price of the installation , which in many cases exceeds the price of the device itself. This time we have made a compilation with various types of cheap air conditioning to pass the heat wave.
Cheap portable air conditioner: 5 options for less than 200 euros
Comfee Mobile 7000, the best portable air conditioner quality / price ratio
If portable air conditioners are characterized by something, it is by their lower price compared to conventional air units and their versatility, as they can be transported to any corner of the house. Within this market niche, LIDL's Comfee Mobile 7000 is one of the best options, both for price and for technical features and added functions.
On the one hand, the device has a cooling capacity of 7,000 BTu per hour , with an average power of 1,750 frigories. In addition to incorporating a timer with up to 24 hours of programming, the machine complies with energy certification A. Capable of offering a minimum temperature of 17º C and a maximum of 35º C, the maximum cooling surface of the Comfee Mobile 7000 is 25 meters squares. Its price is 199 euros in the LIDL online store, a much lower value than conventional devices.
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Becken BAC4200, the cheapest wall air conditioner you can buy in 2020
So is. The price of the Becken model is only 244 euros without installation included . The device in question is for sale in Worten, from where an additional installation service is offered whose price varies according to our needs:
- Installation of the device with a basic 3-meter split : 230 euros (plus 244 for air).
- Installation of the device with a 4 meter split : 300 euros (plus 244 for air).
- Uninstalling the old air conditioning : an additional 70 euros (plus the cost of installation and air).
Regarding the technical characteristics of the machine, it has a heating and cooling capacity of 3,011 and 2,753 frigories respectively, with an energy efficiency of grade A ++ and A +++. In terms of power, the device has an average of 12,000 BTu per hour. The cooling surface is 22 square meters and has a Sleep mode that adjusts the power of the air to reduce the noise emitted.
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Silkair Home, air conditioning, dehumidifier and fan
This 3-in-1 solution from Ikohs arrives in a portable format for just 180 euros in the manufacturer's store. The device in question has three modes, with a power of 7,000 BTu per hour, which is equivalent to about 1,800 frigories , according to the brand itself. If we talk about the dehumidification function, the machine has a capacity of 17 liters per day.
In addition to having a washable filter, it has a touch screen, from which we can program the device thanks to the timer that it incorporates as standard. It should be noted that it has a system called Subnoise System that reduces emission noise, like a conventional air unit. The temperature range, by the way, goes from 7ºC to 35ºC .
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Daitsu ASD9KI-DC, a silent air conditioner
If we are looking for a silent air conditioner, this model is Daitsu is one of the best options within its price range, with a maximum sound pressure of 55 decibels, (40 decibels in high, 35 in medium and 28 in low). In PCcomponentes we can get the Daitsu ASD9KI-DC for 340 euros , to which we must add another 16 euros for shipping costs. It is worth saying that PCcomponentes does not perform installation services, so we will have to resort to a local company to proceed to install the device at home.
Regarding the technical characteristics of the machine, it has a cooling capacity of between 2,000 and 2,700 frigories , as well as 2,408 kilocalories. It is also A ++ certified for cooling functions and A + for heating functions. In other words, its energy consumption is quite low.
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Climatric CLI-12DC, one of Carrefour's cheapest options
If we opt for the purchase in person or for the purchase in well-known stores, this Climatric model is dispensed at Carrefour for 339 euros plus another 15 euros of shipping costs. The characteristics of the Climatric CLI-12DC do not differ much from the rest of the options that we have just mentioned: cooling capacity from 2,001 to 3,000 frigories, A ++ and A + certification, 60 decibels of maximum sound pressure ...
As with Worten, Carrefour offers a customized installation service whose price varies depending on the type of installation. The route time of the French giant is as follows:
- Basic installation of the device : 229 euros (plus 339 for air).
- Basic installation of the device with uninstallation of the old model : 299 euros (plus 339 for air).
It is worth saying that the installation price is fixed in all the points of Spain where the company operates, as the website itself suggests.
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