Chillmax Air Pure Chill 2.0 - New, improved, personal air cooler and humidifier

Product Information

Like the majority of fans on this list, the Snowpea isn’t the quietest model on the market, and at 13.6cm, it’s considerably bigger than some options. In its favour, though, it comes with soft silicone rubber padding around the base so that you can use it as a freestanding fan, plus it’s lightweight enough to carry around without any issues. The filter is resistant to mould and mildew and can be put in the dishwasher to clean and sterilise it for years of use. It can be controlled by remote control, and there's a top-mounted LED display which is easy to use. It also offers an air filtration system which improves air quality by reducing dust particles. How to Buy The Best Portable Air Conditioner The Snowpea fan has a powerful battery that will last up to 15 hours, if you’re using the fan on its lowest setting. Despite reducing to four hours on its fastest setting, if you’re on a full day out with no access to charging facilities, then you can at least choose to use it on the slower setting to see you through the day. If a regular fan is too slow to fade the flush, then a cooling mist working alongside a jet of air will see you return to normal temperatures in a flash. This model from HandFan features a 55ml water tank, spritzing while it blows out air, to keep you cool.

Chillmax Air Pure Chill gives you the best features of both a fan and an air conditioning unit in one compact unit. Unlike fans that just move warm air around your room, or air conditioning units that cost the earth, make a lot of noise and use ozone-destroying chemical coolants to cool the air but leave it dry, the Chillmax Air sprays a fine mist that is then sent through the special filter and so only uses evaporation and water to operate. It's easy to use too, enhanced by an intuitive frontal LED display which gives clear and consistent updates on room temperature. It's great for living spaces and other similar room sizes up to 23sqm. Chillmax Air turns cold water, via a special (antimicrobial) filter, into a finer mist of cool, refreshing air circulated by a whisper-quiet fan with three speed settings so you can have the perfect amount of cool. This super-quiet fan is set within a sound-protective casing so the noise you hear is minimal.Child safe – If you’re looking for a fan for your child, opt for a model that states it’s kid-friendly. Those with soft foam blades or bladeless models will be most suitable. Units which generate more than 60dB will be hard to sleep next to. The quieter units generally tend to generate less than 55dB even on the highest speed setting. There's a lot to consider when buying one of the best portable air conditioners, and the Homebuilding & Renovating team is getting hands-on experience with the products in this buying guide to help you feel confident in choosing the right product for you. Look out for the BTU (this stands for British Thermal Units) of an air con system, as it will tell you how much cool air it will emit. It is a useful way of working out whether or not a particular air conditioner is the right size for your room. They're not the easiest pieces of kit to install though, especially if you're looking to vent through a wall, but most professional engineers will be able to assist with this. How to Look After Your Portable Air Conditioner

The Fishyu offers an eight-hour operating time and is chargeable via USB port. You can also use it as a desk fan – simply place it in the circular holder that’s included.As a reference point, a machine with 10,000 BTU will cool a room of around 41sqm while a 5,000 BTU unit is suitable for a 14sqm room. Noise – Often, handheld fans won’t be the quietest, with some models noisier than others. If this is a concern, then look for “silent” models – but be aware these aren’t always 100% silent. The secret is Hydro-Chill Technology, which uses an advanced evaporative air-cooling filter and an enhanced cool-mist chamber, to pull in warm, dry air and instantly transform it into cool refreshing air. It humidifies while it cools your personal breathing space so you can stay cool and breathe moist, humid air wherever you need it.

Enjoy a cooler and more refreshing personal space with this JML Chillmax Air Pure Chill. A fantastic personal space air cooler and humidifier that is great for the warmer months. What we love most about this model is its elegant design, which will look good in the home and in your hand while out and about. On the downside, it’s noisier than you might expect for a bladeless fan, while some people might find it isn’t powerful enough to keep them cool, even with its three speed settings. From a safety point of view, however, it’s hard to beat.

Key details – Height: 10cm; Colours: Blue, clear, green, purple; Speed settings: 1; Features: Foam blades; Power: 2 x AA batteries

USB/rechargeable batteries – The majority of fans now are likely to power up using either a USB connection or rechargeable batteries. Both are great options, but it does require you to be on the ball to ensure your fan is fully charged before leaving the house.Portable AC units can be noisy, although not as noisy as built-in machines, but if you want your air con unit to cool your bedroom at night, for example, then you'll want your machine to be quiet. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ The EcoAir Apollo is great for cooling a home office or conservatory, and it comes with dehumidify and sleep modes, three fan speeds and a sleep function. But what sets it apart from the others on this list is that it can also be used as a heater in the winter, making it a very worthwhile investment.