If this summer is shaping up to be anything like those of previous years, we can expect a fair few heatwaves over the course of the season. While we are totally here for the sunshine, sometimes the heat can become a little too intense, especially with the mercury now routinely reaching up to 30-40 degrees Celsius in peak summer.
Thankfully, Meaco has designed one of the most energy efficient cooling gadgets to solve our hot weather woes, without sending your electricity bill into meltdown. The Meaco Cool MC 8000CHBTU Air Conditioner features cooling, heating, dehumidifying and fan modes, making it a must-have gadget year-round. Particularly brilliant during the summer months, it costs just 25 pence per hour to run, is fully portable, quiet and easily controlled via the Meaco app or remote control.
The brand's Cool MC 8000CHBTU Air Conditioner actually has four functions in one compact, portable unit: cooling, heating, dehumidifying and fan modes. So, while it is an obvious lifesaver in the summer, it is also brilliant for sub-zero temperatures and for those who struggle with damp or stale air.
What really sets this unit apart are its running costs. Classed with an energy efficiency rating of A, one of the highest possible scores, it costs just 25 pence per hour to run. So, there is no fretting about switching it on before bed and keeping it running while you sleep only to wake up with a hefty energy bill.
Talking of sleep, you will be pleasantly surprised to hear just how quiet the unit is when switched on. With a volume of around 51 dB while operating, the equivalent of moderate rainfall outside or the quiet humming of a refrigerator, it is definitely not an appliance that will keep you up all night. We also rate the fact that it can be controlled via the easy-to-use Meaco app or the included remote control.
There is no need to strain your back by lifting the Meaco Cool MC 8000CHBTU Air Conditioner either. It is set on castors, making it effortlessly portable from room to room. Like all air conditioning units, it does require window ventilation, but thanks to the multiple window kits included in the box, it is easy to install.
Of course, specs and features are one thing, but the truth really lies in customer reviews. Here is what buyers have been saying about it. 'Bought this in summer during the heatwave, gotta say it made more of a difference and some. I had to turn it off at times as the room got even colder sometimes. No regrets here,' said a review left by a shopper named Fila. 'Great for hot weather. It cooled our living room down very quickly. Very easy to operate,' said reviewer Tootsweet. And a review from a shopper named Jeni said: 'This air con is really powerful. We have it on the landing upstairs, and it cools all the bedrooms nicely and even makes it cooler downstairs.'
At £380, it is certainly more to spend than your typical fan, but for those that struggle with the UK's heatwaves every year, it is the kind of purchase that quickly starts to feel less like a luxury and more like an absolute necessity for surviving the summer. Because when the next heatwave inevitably rolls in, the real question won't be if you need cooling, but how quickly you can get it sorted!
