Category: air conditioning
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Can an air purifier cool a room? What the experts say
They might be sleek, quiet, and promise to make your home feel fresher, but can an air purifier cool a room? It’s a question that crops up surprisingly often, especially as temperatures show no signs of dropping and we start to think more seriously about how to keep our homes cool in summer. The answer?…
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How much air conditioning noise can I expect? We break it down
‘How much air conditioning noise can I expect’ is arguably one of the most common questions asked by anyone considering adding it to their homes. But, is it realistic to expect it to be whisper quiet? With fixed air conditioning units comprising interior and exterior units, and portable air conditioners venting externally through windows, it’s…
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Could you soon get a £7,500 grant to install air con?
The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling. A consultation launched in July 2025 seeks views on whether these systems should be eligible for the £7,500 grant currently available for other types of heat pumps. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over…
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Duux Whisper Flex 2 fan review: quiet and easy to use
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. The recent heatwaves and sleepless nights have finally tipped me over the edge and made me consider getting…
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Air conditioning vs fan: How to choose
Weighing up the differences in air conditioning vs fans will generally come down to looking at three main factors: performance, appearance and costs. And while each appliance will have its own merits in different categories, and perhaps one category will be more important to you than the others, choosing the right air conditioning product is…
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How to use a fan to remove hot air from a room
Let’s face it, we Brits aren’t exactly made for 30°C + temperatures. So, when the country is gripped by a heatwave, we instinctively reach for a fan to try and keep our homes cool. But it turns out we may have been using them all wrong and TikTok has something to say about it. Rather…
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Don’t ignore these factors when considering air con size
Understanding what size air con unit you need can make all the difference when it comes to keeping cool, or ending up feeling hot and bothered that your system isn’t working as well as you thought it would. But how do you figure out what size you need? Is it down to room size or…
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Air conditioning mistakes that could be costing you
When the temperature starts creeping up, air conditioning feels like the ultimate home upgrade; but if you’re not using your AC unit properly, it could be working harder than it needs to (and running up your energy bills in the process). From forgetting to clean the filter to plonking your portable AC in the worst…
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Air conditioning mistakes that could be costing you
When the temperature starts creeping up, air conditioning feels like the ultimate home upgrade; but if you’re not using your AC unit properly, it could be working harder than it needs to (and running up your energy bills in the process). From forgetting to clean the filter to plonking your portable AC in the worst…
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The main types of air conditioning worth considering
It comes as little surprise that more and more homeowners are researching types of air conditioning of late. Whether rising temperatures are making day-to day tasks such as cooking dinner a little more tiring, or you are struggling to sleep in a due to a bedroom that refuses to cool down at night, home air…