With another heatwave set to hit the UK, it’s no surprise that we’re all looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable, and right on time, Lidl has arrived with an affordable portable air conditioner.
The best portable air conditioners are a godsend when temperatures soar, so it comes as absolutely no surprise that these babies have been selling out fast. If you haven’t managed to find a good deal online, Lidl’s Silvercrest Local Air Conditioner (£149) has arrived in the Middle Aisle today (10 July).
But with portable air conditioners selling like hot cakes right now, I suggest you act fast if you want to get your hands on one, as when it’s gone, it’s gone.
The Silvercrest Local Air Conditioner works as a three-in-one unit, cooling, dehumidifying and ventilating a room. It has two fan speeds and an automatic oscillating feature that blows air horizontally around the room.
The Lidl air conditioner works best for rooms between 30 and 45m³, and the dehumidifying function collects up to 1.5L in a room that’s 30 degrees with an 80% relative humidity.
The unit also has a control panel with soft-touch buttons for ease of use, a remote control with batteries and a 24-hour digital timer. With side grips and transport wheels, this air conditioner is easy to move around, whether you want to cool a bedroom in the evening or keep it in your living space during the day.
Air conditioners have been selling out fast because they work more effectively than other cooling hacks. Because of this, they’re a great investment to make, but they're also selling out fast. The Inventor Portable Air Conditioner Magic 5-1, £424 on Amazon, is one product that hasn’t sold out yet.
I haven’t tested the Lidl air conditioner yet, but I do have high hopes for it - Middle Aisle products have never let me down, and in this heat, I’m willing to try anything. However, I expect this product will fly off the shelves, so if you don’t have the chance to grab one, here are a few more alternatives to choose from.
This stylish mobile air conditioner offers 3-in-1 functionality, WiFi connectivity, and comes with a remote control and window kit. Our tests found it lacked a little power and was on the noisier side however it still performs really well.
Black+Decker's 3-in-1 smart air conditioner is one of the last remaining ACs on Amazon. It has three operating modes and will work in mid-sized rooms.
The Bush 7K air conditioner is available at Argos and features a sleep mode and a 24-hour timer to auto turn it on and off.
The Lidl air conditioner is worth a try in my book. It’s affordable, available where other air conditioners are not, and will help combat sweltering heat.
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