Fans & air conditioning (16) There's nothing worse than sitting in your home or at your desk in unbearable heat and being unable to adjust the temperature. To ensure that doesn't happen to you again, invest in air conditioning and cooling products from Homebase and take full control of the temperature in your home's interior.Available in a range of styles and sizes, we've got air conditioning and air cooling units to fit almost any room and environment. From a small but efficient desk fan for summer in the office to hand held fans for when you're out and about in the sunshine, you can combine a fan or air cooling unit from Homebase with one of our heaters to ensure that you enjoy the perfect temperatures all year round. If your home suffers from damp or condensation in the summer or winter months then you may also want to invest in one of our dehumidifiers to protect your home from the effects of excess water.Having a fan or air cooling unit to hand when it's hot outside can make a huge difference to your comfort and enjoyment of your home.

Both fans and heaters allow homeowners to quickly and easily control the conditions in their interior, giving everyone in the house a much more pleasant experience. To learn more about our range of fans, heaters and other home electricals please log on to the Homebase website today or visit your local branch for more information. Homebase Value 800W Halogen Heater Air conditioning buying guide Was this guide useful? Designed to keep your rooms feeling fresh and comfortable, air conditioners are available in a wide range of sizes, styles and prices brackets, making it easy to find the unit that’s perfect for your needs at Homebase.What types of air conditioners are there?For the purpose of this guide, when we talk about air conditioners we’re referring to portable appliances that draw hot air in, cool it down and then circulate this colder air throughout a room. Though static units are available that can be built into walls and windows, most air conditioning units in the UK are portable, allowing you to move the appliance to wherever it’s needed in your building.

How do air conditioners work?When the appliance is switched on, air is drawn into the unit and passed over a cold evaporator coil, where it’s cooled and some of the moisture removed. rooftop hvac units maintenanceThe air is then re-circulated into the room, reducing the overall temperature and humidity.window ac repair omahaAt the same time, a chemical refrigerant in the system absorbs the heat from the warm air before venting it to the exterior of your home via a hose. daikin ac units for saleAs the air cools, water is released into the air conditioning system. This either empties away through an external drain or is collected in a tank that you can remove and empty when full.How cold can I make a room?All Homebase air conditioning units have a minimum cooling setting of 16˚C or 18˚C and a maximum setting of 32˚C or 35˚C.Though an air conditioner’s effectiveness will depend on the size of the room it’s placed in and the conditions, in general, this should be enough to maintain your perfect temperature, keeping you cool and comfortable whatever the weather.

How can I ensure my air conditioner is working efficiently?Ensuring your air conditioner is working efficiently will not only help it to cool your home or office more quickly, it will also keep your energy bills down.When installing your unit, it’s sensible to make sure that the hose expelling the warm air goes directly to an exterior window. If the air escapes inside your home, then your unit won’t be able to cool the space as efficiently.Closing windows and doors will also help to cool your space more efficiently, while keeping blinds and curtains drawn will prevent your interior being heated by the sun.What features should I look for in an air conditioner?Adjustable thermostatAn adjustable thermostat allows you to have complete control over the temperature of your room while the unit is operating, which is really important for maintaining a constant, optimum room temperature inside your home or office.1-12 or 1-24 hour timerA timer will allow you to select a specific operating period.

Once this period has ended, the air conditioner will switch itself off, reducing wastage and saving you money.Washable pre-filtersWashable pre-filters remove dust, dirt and hair from the air being drawn into the filter, improving the air quality of your home, and preventing your air conditioner from becoming clogged up and working less efficiently. These filters can then easily be removed, cleaned and replaced.Mode settingsSome air conditioners have up to four different mode settings, allowing you to either cool, dehumidify, fan or heat the air as needed – making them suitable for use whatever the temperature.Energy efficiencyAs with many household appliances, air conditioners are given an energy rating to show their efficiency. A’ rated units are the most efficient and ‘G’ are the least, and the better the efficiency of your air conditioner, the less money it will cost to run.When browsing our great range of portable air conditioning units, you’ll notice that all appliances carry a British Thermal Unit (BTU) rating.

This rating gives an indication of how much cooling the machine is capable of, and the higher the BTU rating, the larger the volume of air the unit can cool.For a general guide on air conditioning costs, the first number of the BTU rating will refer to how much an appliance costs to run per hour in pence. For example, a 9,000 BTU air conditioner will cost 9p per hour to run, and a 12,000 BTU air conditioner will cost 12p per hour. Find your perfect product Let us help you complete your project Fans & air conditioning This convenient portable air conditioner is compact yet effective. So when the temperature starts to rise, you can efficiently cool any room in your house. It's energy efficient and can work from a timer too.Features: Omni-directional caster, self-diagnosis and auto-protection, self-evaporative system, auto restart function, sleep mode, installation kit, timer.Energy class rating: ARemote control: NoDimensions: (H)75, (W)35, (D)38cmWeight: 21.8kgMaterial: PlasticIndustry standards: YesTimer: 24 hoursUsage restrictions: Indoor useWall mountable: No