What is the best air conditioner?

With the successive heat waves, the air conditioner is a device equipping more and more homes. Thanks to it, it becomes possible to maintain a cool and pleasant temperature in the room.

To help you choose, here is a comparison of the best air conditioners -

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When the thermometer races, it's hard to keep a cool interior.

The air conditioner is therefore the perfect solution to fulfill this mission.

Fixed or mobile, it can be installed in the different rooms of a home to add a good dose of comfort to everyday life.

What are the different types of air conditioners?

To choose the air conditioner suited to your needs, you need to know the power suitable for the surface you want to equip.

For a 20 m² room with a window, you need a power of 2,550 W (8,700 BTU / h).

Different models are then available:

Mobile split air conditioners

These air conditioners are made up of two devices.

The first is an outdoor condenser and the second is the air conditioner to be left in the room.

A small pipe connects them and therefore allows the engine to be positioned outside while limiting the necessary opening.

These air conditioners are therefore not very noisy.

Monoblock mobile air conditioners

This is the preferred model in temperate regions.

It provides extra cooling and can be transported from room to room.

Rather imposing, it must also be installed near an opening so that the hot air exhaust pipe can be directed to the outside.

These models are also quite noisy.

Fixed split air conditioners

We find the division into 2 elements, but, this time, the part blowing fresh air is fixed to the wall of a room.

The sound volume of these devices is minimal, but the investment cost greater.

These stationary air conditioners are recommended for hot regions.

The interesting options to find the best air conditioner

Power, sound volume, but also energy consumption are all criteria to take into account to find the best air conditioner.

It is also important to find out about the price of maintenance and any refills.

The following options may also prove to be an advantage to enjoy optimal comfort:

A function to dehumidify the air without cooling it;
A filtering option for purified air;
A filter against bad odors;
A heating function to provide additional heat to a room;
A remote control ;
The ability to program the device.

Small selection of air conditioners among the best models of the moment

Suntec Impuls 3.5 Eco: the 3 in 1 air conditioner

Suntec Impuls 3.5 Eco air conditioner - DR

This mobile air conditioner with a power of 12,000 BTU / h can cool up to 60 m².

Its dimensions (71 cm × 47.6 cm × 38.5 cm) make it one of the least imposing models in its category.

Its two ventilation levels provide perfect distribution of fresh air throughout the room.

This device can also act as a dehumidifier and fan.

Its LED screen and remote control make it an air conditioner very easy to use.

It is possible to adjust the temperature, program a timer and activate silent mode.

Its coolant does not need to be replaced.

The pros and cons of the Suntec Impuls 3.5 Eco air conditioner:

Most :

Power suitable for large surfaces;
No need for refills;
The possibility of using the fan or dehumidifier functions.

The lessers :

Noise can be disturbing outside of silent mode.

Get the Impuls 3.5 Eco model

Delonghi PAC EL92 Silent: the air conditioner knowing how to be discreet

Air conditioner Delonghi PAC EL92 Silent - DR

With its 2,500 W power, this mobile and silent air conditioner will be perfect for a bedroom.

Its touchscreen interface and remote control make it very easy to use.

Adjusting the temperature, ventilation speed or even the timer: everything is done for tailor-made settings.

The Eco Plus function offers the possibility of limiting energy consumption through automatic temperature regulation.

The pros and cons of the Delonghi PAC EL92 Silent air conditioner:

Most :

Intuitive use;
Quiet operation;
The economy mode.

The lessers :

Only 3 fan speeds.

Get the PAC EL92 Silent model

KLARSTEIN New Breeze 7: the ultra-precise air conditioner

KLARSTEIN New Breeze 7 air conditioner - DR

At 28.2 kg for dimensions of 88 cm × 45 cm × 36 cm, this 7,000 BTU / h portable air conditioner is a featherweight.

Its power allows it to cool a room with a surface area of up to 34 m².

It has 4 speeds giving the possibility of modulating the air blast and thus adjusting the cooling time of a room.

On the panel or the remote control, the programming options, temperature adjustment (between 16 ° and 30 °) and "night" mode are easily accessible.

The pros and cons of the KLARSTEIN New Breeze 7 air conditioner:

Most :

A modular air conditioner;
Precise temperature adjustment;
Programming.

The lessers :

The noise.

Get the New Breeze 7 model

Whirlpool Pacw29col: the easy-going air conditioner

Whirlpool Pacw29col - DR Air Conditioner

Thanks to its casters, this 9,000 BTU / h air conditioner can be used in any room of a home.

Equipped with a thermal sensor, it is able to select the appropriate program to refresh the atmosphere quickly.

Despite its imposing size (74.4 cm × 44.8 cm × 40 cm), this portable air conditioner is quiet.

It also has a silent mode for quieter nights.

Classified A for energy consumption, it uses a gas (R290) to limit the production of CO2.

A remote control and a control panel allow to adjust it.

The pros and cons of the Whirlpool Pacw29col air conditioner:

Most :

A thermal sensor for automatic adjustment;
Simple operation;
Energy consumption.

The lessers :

The weight (37 kg).

Get the Pacw29col model

Rowenta Intense Cool: the compact air conditioner

Rowenta Intense Cool air conditioner - DR

Mobile, this discreetly sized air conditioner (37.4 cm × 34.1 cm × 70.9 cm for 22.5 kg) is easily transported and stored.

It has a power of 2000 W allowing it to cover rooms up to 65 m².

This device also has a dehumidifier mode and a fan functionality.

Thanks to its dust filter, it rids the interior of particles up to 660 microns.

The pros and cons of the Rowenta Intense Cool air conditioner:

Most :

Dehumidifier and fan options;
Its compact format;
The dust filter.

The lessers :

A fairly high noise level.

Get the Intense Cool model

Proline PAC2000: the air conditioner that can do it all

Proline PAC2000 - DR air conditioner

Programmable up to 24 hours, this 7,000 BTU / h monobloc air conditioner keeps you cool all summer long.

It can also perform the task of dehumidifier and fan.

To adjust it, the user has the choice between the commands available on the device or the remote control.

Its sober design allows it to fit into any interior.

The pros and cons of the Proline PAC2000 air conditioner:

Most :

The price ;
Dehumidifier and fan functions.

The lessers :

The limited number of speeds (2).

Get the Proline PAC2000 model

H&B MS12W: the infallible and connected stationary air conditioner

Air conditioner H&B MS12W - DR

With an output of 12,000 BTU / h, this "split" air conditioner is a benchmark.

It makes it possible to permanently equip rooms with a surface area of up to 45 m².

Once connected to Wi-Fi, it can be operated remotely.

A remote control also offers this option.

Quiet, it has an anti-vibration design.

The pros and cons of the H&B MS12W air conditioner:

Most :

The power ;
Wi-Fi connection;
Limited sound volume.

The lessers :

A final installation.

Get the H&B MS12W model

Reversible airton: the air conditioner can also heat

Reversible Airton air conditioner - DR

The packaged air conditioner is mainly used to cool a room.

Reversible models can, however, provide additional heating during the winter.

This is the case with this device which also has fan and dehumidifier options.

It is suitable for rooms of about 20 m² and can be adjusted with a remote control.

The 1.5 meter hose makes installation easy.

The pros and cons of the reversible Airton air conditioner:

Most :

An air conditioner that can also heat a room;
A fairly long hose;
Fan and dehumidifier options.

The lessers :

Not suitable for large volumes.

Get the Airton model

Daikin Console FVXM25F R32: the floor-mounted air conditioner

Daikin Console FVXM25F R32 - DR Air Conditioner

Made for rooms of about 20 m², this reversible mobile air conditioner is installed as close to the ground as possible.

Equipped with adjustable panels, it diffuses the fresh air, but starting from the bottom.

In winter, this allows it to have the effect of underfloor heating.

It is possible to program up to 4 operating ranges per 24 hour period and to adapt the settings each day of the week.

The pros and cons of the Daikin Console FVXM25F R32 air conditioner:

Most :

The reversible function;
Programming.

The lessers :

The price.

Get the model FVXM25F R32

Haier AM12AA1GAA: the air conditioner for small homes

Air conditioner Haier AM12AA1GAA - DR

Designed to equip a room of up to 35 m², this mobile and reversible air conditioner offers 4 operating modes: cooling, heating, dehumidification and ventilation.

The sound level is between 57 and 63 dB, so it is possible to use it at night.

The remote control allows perfect user comfort.

The pros and cons of the Haier AM12AA1GAA air conditioner:

Most :

The price ;
Simple operation;
The many features.

The lessers :

High noise at maximum power.

Get the Haier AM12AA1GAA model

Mobile or fixed, the air conditioner represents an investment of several hundred euros.

It is therefore important to pay attention to all its features in order to choose the best air conditioner according to your budget.