HONEYWELL Portable Air Cooler Unit for Home - 10L Water Capacity | Low Power Consumption | 3-in-1 Evaporative Humidifier with 3 Fan Speeds and 330 m³/hr Powerful Air Flow for Rooms Up to 12m², TC10PCE

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Honeywell Air Coolers use a unique honeycomb cooling media. The cooling efficiency is much higher than other cooling media due to greater surface area for the transfer of humidity to the passing air. Finally, air coolers can help to humidify the air in dry climates. This makes them a great choice for those who want to stay cool while also reducing their impact on the environment. Ultimately, the choice between an air cooler and an air conditioner will depend on your room size, budget, and setup needs. * Air cooler running costs Air coolers are much cheaper to run* than portable air conditioners, averaging 2-4p compared to 20-40p per hour. They’re also much lighter, averaging around 6-7kg rather than 20-30kg, and require no complicated set-up – although it’s wise to leave a door or window open to avoid too much humidity building up in the room, reducing their effectiveness. The question is, can they compete when a heatwave strikes? An evaporative cooler is one option for making your immediate surroundings more cool and comfortable. Also sometimes referred to as a swamp cooler, these appliances use moisture to cool incoming hot air before forcing it out through a blower to ventilate a room or other area. They’re most effective in areas with low humidity—less than 30 percent is ideal, but they still work when humidity levels are between 30 and 60 percent. Beyond that, you’re unlikely to feel any benefit. The 300 model is rated for space up to 1,200 square feet, although the largest model in the series can cool up to 6,500 square feet. It’s equipped with a 1/2-horsepower motor and an 18-inch fan that moves air at speeds up to 2,800 CFM. In contrast to other evaporative coolers on our list, this model has a variable speed control knob for the fan, rather than pre-set fan speeds of low, medium, and high. The product specifications indicate that there are 11 fan speeds in total, providing a wider range of settings to choose from.

We also like the fact that you can clean the filter under the tap or in the dishwasher, and that the illuminated side panels can be set to glow with a choice of seven colours if you fancy a little mood lighting. While it could be easier to remove the filter and get the water tanks in and out of place, for sheer value and convenience, this cut-price compact cooler is a winner. Low-water Alarm Models with a low-water alarm warn you when the water tank needs to be refilled for easy maintenance. The Princess – a Dutch brand – was the first air cooler I tried, in the middle of 2022’s heatwave when all the big-beast proper air conditioners were sold out. It was a bit of a revelation, reducing the temperature in my bedroom from an entirely unreasonable 23 degrees (at midnight!) to a more bearable 19. Evaporative Air Coolers should not be used in enclosed spaces. Doors and windows should be opened to allow free air flow. An Air Cooler works best when placed near an open window, drawing outside air and circulating it in the room before exiting via a window or door. The maximum cooling effect is felt when a person is near the flow of air coming out of the Air Cooler.Whole-house evaporative coolerscome in two types and relate to how the unit forces out cool air. The most common type is a down-discharge unit, which is also often referred to as a rooftop evaporative cooler. Side discharge whole-house evaporative coolers are meant to be installed on an exterior wall of the home but include mounting options for the rooftop, as well.

Honeywell Air Coolers consume very little electricity. The average power consumption of a Honeywell Air Cooler is equivalent to running two 100W light bulbs*. Running an air cooler requires significantly less electricity than running an air conditioning unit, making them an attractive cooling medium in cities where electricity cost is high. This budget evaporative cooler is portable and easy to move around, thanks to the folding handle on top of the unit and the four rolling wheels at the base of the housing. In real-world use, you can set it up in different areas throughout the day or evening without too much hassle. It has a 4.8-gallon water tank that will allow it to run for at least 3 to 4 hours, but it can also be connected to a hose, and it has a float valve to ensure that it won’t overflow when set up for the continuous fill option.

The higher power does mean the Symphony costs more to run and it is noticeably noisier than other air coolers, especially at top speed. But there are a few other things in its favour, including a mosquito net to trap inquisitive bugs (remember to clean it) and an alarm to tell you when the tank is empty.

This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance home writer who has been contributing to The Spruce since 2017. She specializes in home appliances and products that are innovative and essential. When researching the best evaporative coolers on the market, she evaluated each model based on the type of cooler, how many square feet it can cool, and its air volume (measured in CFM). Other functional features that were considered were water tank size, a continuous fill option, and whether or not a model was portable. Every model included in our recommendations moves air at 1,300 CFM or more, except for the three smallest models included for indoor use in a single space, like a living room, bedroom, or home office. Honeywell Air Coolers have a wide range of models to suit diverse needs. You can choose different models depending on the features that suit your needs best. Having tried other air coolers I now realise it’s a bit of an outlier, with a more efficient motor enabling a greater airflow. It is considerably lighter than other air coolers, too, with a small footprint that makes it better for smaller spaces. The associated HomeWizard app (for iOS or Android) allows you to give it voice commands using Siri or Google Assistant. I will never use those. Some will, but I can’t help feeling it would be cheaper without them. The Symphony has the largest water tank we tested, which doesn’t translate into more power – it just means it lasts longer (two days and nights, in this case). But as it happens, the Symphony is powerful, too, with an airflow of 840 cubic metres per hour that allows it to cool rooms up to 12m 2. That’s a bigger space than many air coolers – although still not huge. No air cooler can chill a big living room. For that you will need a proper air conditioner.Ice Compartment Choose models with an added ice compartment to add ice for faster cooling when needed. Recommended for areas up to 491 Sq. ft. - Cooling area depends on room conditions, such as humidity. The roof's foundation will need to be sturdy, with access to a water supply nearby,” adds Wiseman. Even still, whole-house evaporative coolers are generally considered to have minimal installation requirements when compared to a central air system. There is often confusion about the difference between an evaporative air cooler versus a classic fan and a window or split air conditioner.