Mobile air conditioning costs

Have plans to buy a mobile air conditioner and are you curious about the mobile air conditioner cost and what options you have?

What does a mobile air conditioner cost?

The cost of a mobile air conditioner starts at £300 but can increase depending on the type of mobile air conditioner. Check the table below to see what the average prices are for various types of mobile air conditioners.

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Types of mobile air conditioners

The main advantage of mobile air conditioners is that they are more flexible to use than ceiling and wall air conditioners, which are fixed once installed. Mobile air conditioners are easy to move, store and cheaper to buy as you do not have to spend on installation. There are both mobile air conditioners with and without hose on the market.

Mobile air conditioner with hose

The mobile air conditioner cost of mobile air conditioners with hose ranges from £300 to £1,200. With a mobile air conditioner with hose, the air is cooled by coolant and dehumidified at the same time. This is because warm air is more humid than cool air. The air conditioner blows the cool air back into the room, while the heat is removed through the window to the outside via a drain hose.

The presence of an exhaust hose means that the window is continuously ajar. Too big a crack lets too much warm air back in, which negates the mobile air conditioner’s effectiveness. To prevent this, there are window sealing sets. These sets seal the crack in your window, keeping warm air out and allowing you to fully enjoy the mobile air conditioner. The Inventum AC125W comes with such a set for free. If you buy a window sealing set separately, the average cost is £ 15 to £ 35. It is also possible to route the hose outside through a hole in the wall instead of through a window. This does make the mobile air conditioner more difficult to move.

Mobile air conditioner without hose

A second option is to buy a mobile air conditioner without hose. This can be in the form of a mobile air conditioner with outdoor unit or by opting for an air cooler, also known as an air cooler, instead of an air conditioner. Mobile air conditioners with outdoor unit have an outdoor section just like the split air conditioner. The two parts are connected by a cooling pipe that can be led through the window or a small hole in the wall. This cooling pipe is much thinner than an exhaust pipe. Mobile air conditioners with outdoor units are not very common; they are mainly used in caravans and motor homes. Should you wish to purchase one, the mobile air conditioning costs of these air conditioners range from £600 to as much as £2,000.

The most common option without a hose, however, is the air conditioner. This involves passing warm air past a cooling element that evaporates the warm air. This cooled air is blown back into the room, lowering the wind chill. Therefore, air coolers do not change the actual temperature of a room and are between a fan and an air conditioning system. Air conditioners cost on average £150.

Mobile air conditioners without hose are often quieter than mobile air conditioners with hose. They do generally have lower cooling capacity and dehumidify the air relatively less well. So weigh the pros and cons carefully and choose the mobile air conditioner that best suits your situation.

Price examples

In order to give you a better understanding of the options, the following three situations explain what to expect from a mobile A/C.

Basic

You can get a mobile air conditioner with hose from as little as £300. You can find even cheaper air conditioners on the internet, but in reality these are nothing more than glorified fans. When buying a mobile air conditioner, pay close attention to the power rating. An air conditioner with 1.5 kW of power is only suitable for small rooms that are not directly under a roof, or, for example, rooms without large windows that let in a lot of heat.

Best price/quality

The average price of a mobile air conditioner is around £450. Mobile air conditioners in this price range have more cooling power than a basic model, on average 2.5 kW, and are quieter to use. This is a suitable air conditioner for the bedroom, for example.

Luxury

Do you want a powerful mobile air conditioner with a sleek design? Then a luxury mobile air conditioner is the right choice for you. This will cost you around £600 to £1,200. Make sure that when you buy the aircon, you do not spend too much on a mobile air conditioner. A fixed split air conditioner can be purchased for an average of £ 1,300 including installation by a specialist. So if you want a luxury mobile air conditioner, a split air conditioner is also worth considering. Split air conditioners are quieter than the average mobile air conditioner because the motor is located in the outdoor unit.

Price structure installed by a specialist mobile air conditioner

You can connect a mobile air conditioner yourself. However, if you do decide to run the mobile air conditioner through a small hole in the wall, it is convenient to hire an air conditioning specialist to install your air conditioner. After all, this is about the foundation of your house. The picture above shows the cost of this situation.

Choices that determine the price of your portable air conditioner

Choice 1: Power

The power of your portable air conditioner determines the number of m3 it can cool. Measure well in advance how big your room is and which air conditioner will fit that.

Choice 2: Functions

Do you only want to cool rooms in summer with your mobile air conditioner, or does a heating function for winter sound good to you too? Do you like operating your air conditioner with a remote control or do you opt for a mobile app? Mobile air conditioners offer many options to ensure the air conditioner meets all your needs. Whether you are looking for a mobile air conditioner with or without display, a timer or a silent night mode, there is always a mobile air conditioner to suit your needs.