Russell Hobbs Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner, Air Cooler, Dehumidifier, 670 W, 1 Litre, Includes Window Seal Kit, RHPAC3001

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However, I queried this point with the manufacturer and was told that in 'Dry' dehumidifier mode it is optional for the drainage tube to be attached to the unit because the unit has an in-built (non-removeable) water tank that will collect the condensed water when the drain is plugged. Upon reaching the tank's full capacity “FT” will display and the unit will stop. It can then be drained using the drainage hose provided.

Russell Hobbs Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner, Air Cooler

The dehumidifier function, allows you to control humidity levels in your surroundings – ideal to help dry washing, eliminate musty odours, or prevent the spread of damp and mould. This model has a 0.3L water tank, and can remove up to 0.6L of moisture per hour when fitted with the 1m drain hose provided. WINDOW SEALING KIT INCLUDED - This model comes with an easy to install Window Sealing Kit to minimise cool air loss and reduce energy consumption. It is suitable for use on UVPC windows that open internally or externally, on either 3 or 4 sides.Yes, but it's worth considering a few things. We caught up with Josh Mitchell, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning expert, who heads up Air Conditioner Lab, to hear more. "Portable air conditioners are designed with safety in mind," explains Mitchell. According to him, the key difference between your standard window units and portable ones is that the latter are freestanding and can be moved around. In practice, they do more or less the same thing, cooling the air to help you sleep on a hot summer night. "However, it's important to maintain your unit properly, which includes cleaning and changing the filters regularly to prevent a buildup of dust and allergens that could affect the air quality," adds Mitchell. "When it comes to portable air conditioners, safety, and efficiency go hand in hand. By ensuring your unit is properly maintained and vented, you can enjoy a cool, comfortable, and safe sleeping environment. The unit is sleek, well designed, and feels good quality – from the unit itself to the handy remote control. It’s easy to manoeuvre thanks to its built-in wheels which make life much easier, you'll just need to factor in its weight, but this is part and parcel of most air con units. The Russell Hobbs RHPAC11001 Portable Air Conditioner weighs 31kg, which isn’t a problem when you’re wheeling it around on a flat surface thanks to its built-in castor wheels. However, the likelihood is you will want to use this in a bedroom, which if your house is two-storey will mean hefting it upstairs. Noise-wise, both I, my boys, and my sound-monitoring app agreed that it was the quietest portable air con unit we’ve tested so far. Although you’ll still need to turn the TV up whilst it's on, it's not deafening. The Night mode which reduces the noise and brightness of the display for bedtime use is also a great benefit for light-sleepers or people with children.

RHPAC3001 | Portable 3 In 1 Air Conditioner - Russell Hobbs

The Russell Hobbs 3 in 1 air conditioner is the perfect practical appliance for climate control in your home or office. With three effective functions - as an air conditioner, dehumidifier and an air cooler; this product gives you full control over the climate of any room, up to 14m2, whilst still remaining quiet and efficient. This unit is slightly larger than other brands and models I've tested, however, at 11000BTU it is significantly more powerful, so for the increased size – and price – you're getting a lot more heat-eliminating power.The Russell Hobbs RHPAC11001 Portable Air Conditioner unit itself doesn't need any assembly, however, if you’re using it to exhaust hot air either on Cool mode (the air conditioning function) or Dry mode (its dehumidifying functionality) then you need to attach the exhaust hose to the unit. Whichever controls you opt for, the unit is very easy to use and it's simple to select which mode and fan strength you want.

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When the unit is in Cool mode and you select the Night mode function then the selected temperature will increase by 1 degree Celsius per hour over two hours. The new temperature will then be maintained for the next six hours after which it will turn itself off. I previously reviewed the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner, and at just 20.5kgs that unit suddenly felt extremely lightweight in comparison to Russell Hobbs' more powerful offering. These clever things that things people with nice-smelling small spaces always do are affordable and easy to replicate Now, if your goal is for a room to be chilled quietly, none of these portable units are going to be for you. Having the whole unit inside, which half of it usually sits outside the home, makes it quite loud under operation. But if the option was to have this little machine loud or to sit in 30c with a fan blowing around that hot air, I would take this every day of the week.

When used as an air conditioner, this unit will keep you cool and comfortable. With a handy choice of 2 speed settings and an added oscillating fan function, you can control the speed and direction of air flow.