10 Best Budget Floor Air Conditioners

Already by the size of the device, we can immediately say that it will not cool the entire apartment.Indeed, its action extends to a radius of 1‒1.5 m, within which the air is cooled by 3‒5°. A 375 ml cold liquid container (preferably with ice) is enough for about an hour of operation, after which it needs to be topped up. The mini-air conditioner in a stable plastic case looks nice on the table and is equipped with a light that is convenient to use as a night light. Among the advantages of the model in the reviews are the possibility of power from the Powerbank, miniature size and efficiency, albeit in a small space. Among the minuses, they mention that this is not an air conditioner in the full sense, but a fan in a beautiful shell. As for the budget segment, its price is considered too high.

First of all, this unit surprises with power - it is enough not only for the room, but for the whole apartment. Outwardly very pleasant, made in a white case made of strong plastic, the air conditioner of the Italian brand gives the impression of a very solid thing.At first glance, it has some advantages: it cools perfectly, it is controlled and maintained without unnecessary gestures, it is additionally equipped with a timer and a remote control. But in fact, it has a significant minus - excessive noise (50 dB - like a loud conversation). This exceeds the upper limit of the norm for residential buildings, but is considered acceptable for offices. It is in this office role that this air conditioner is used most often. By the way, Royal Clima has portable models that are even more powerful, but they are far from budget.

The portable air conditioner from Timberk, although it outdid some of the inexpensive split systems in price, saves its owners from the hassle of installation. The model comes with a heat pipe with fasteners for the case and the window frame or window. A few simple manipulations, and the air conditioner is ready to start. It cools decently, in a room of 20 square meters. m. you immediately feel the movement of air, and then real coolness.The temperature can be controlled from the remote control, there is an auto mode in which the compressor turns off as soon as the set point is reached. True, during operation, he growls like a mini-tractor. Some users claim that such noise is indifferent to them, and there are those who were unpleasantly surprised by this nuance.

The main advantage of the model is high performance. Comfortable and safe conditions for rest and work are created in an environmentally friendly way - by dispersing chilled water. The volume of the tank in 6 l provides a non-stop cycle for 7 hours - the built-in timer is programmed for the same time. For ease of use, the air conditioner is equipped with a remote control, through which you can set the desired speed. Despite the bulkiness, the air conditioner is easy to install, does not require warm air to be drawn out the window through the air duct, and can be easily rolled into another room. From user experience, it has only one drawback - increased noise, due to which it cannot be placed in the bedroom at night. In the heat, he saves well, for an apartment of 32 sq. m. its power is quite enough.

The floor-standing Oasis 510 air conditioner, or rather, an air cooler with a humidification function - this is the name of the unit on the official website of the manufacturer - is designed to create a comfortable microclimate in a room of 20–25 sq. m. Unlike a conventional fan, the model is able to cool the air, humidify and ionize, which helps healthy breathing even in an enclosed space. There are 3 operating modes - normal, natural and night. None of them produce excessive noise. It is also very easy to maintain - it is only occasionally necessary, as it gets dirty, to wash the water tank and clean the removable filter. The design is vertical, but stable, does not take up much space. The only negative is that the timer works hourly, you can’t set it for 15 or 30 minutes.

The air conditioner of the floor installation of the well-known Italian company Zanussi is preferred to be installed in summer cottages, offices and apartments of houses where it is forbidden to do anything with the facades. Its capacity is designed for an area of ​​20 square meters. m., and in fact the unit copes with it very quickly - a comfortable coolness is felt after 20 minutes. The model is rather big, equipped with a wheeled chassis for transportability, but often its location is inconvenient to change - the 120 mm air duct interferes, which must be brought to the window to eject warm air. You also need to figure out where to remove the condensed liquid. To perform the installation correctly, you need to be guided by the instructions, fortunately, it is written in a language that is understandable to the layman.

The mobile air conditioner is designed to cool, ventilate and dehumidify a room up to 16 sq. m. and has a very compact size - its height is 67 cm, and its width is only 37 cm.3 different operating modes, one of which is night, make the device as convenient as possible. The timer allows you to program the device for the day ahead. It is also unpretentious in its care: the condensate evaporates automatically, the filter is removed and easy to clean. As for the effectiveness of the conditioning process, reviews are mixed. If the apartment is on the sunny side and is in no way protected from direct sunlight, then the unit will be useless. It is better to turn it on before the onset of heat and at the same time reduce the flow of hot air into the house.

Needless to say, General Climate once again managed to surprise its customers with a climatic curiosity - a compact, stylish and truly efficient portable air conditioner, which is also inexpensive. The fact that it cools perfectly is written in every review - people did not even hope that this handsome man was able to cool a large kitchen in an hour. With it, a minimum of labor costs for installation - the most important thing is to decide where to bring the air duct and hermetically fix it in a specially prepared hole.Further, the device will do everything by itself - control the temperature, evaporate condensate, warm up the house, in general, everything that the user asks him through the remote control. If not for the increased noise, the model could be safely called the best among all budget devices.

Another very successful floor air conditioner model is presented by Electrolux. Like all its equipment, the declared technical characteristics are fully consistent with reality. Room 20 sq. m. and even a little more, it cools by several degrees within 1.5 hours, creates a uniform strong flow, has simple controls with a responsive remote control and a fairly informative display, does not require maintenance in the form of a condensate drain. It can also dry the air - according to reviews, it performs a drainage function with high quality. The device is not the most budgetary, but the build quality and 2-year warranty can be judged that it will last a long time. Like most portable air conditioners, the EACM-08CL makes a noticeable noise, but here you really have to choose - silence and heat or noise and coolness.

The Ecostar equipment, according to the manufacturer, uses Japanese climate technologies, which are considered the best in the world. Model KV-DS09CH-E is designed for an area of ​​19 square meters. m., perfectly copes with its main function and has several additional advantages: it effectively dries an apartment or house, moves up to 5 cubic meters of air per minute, allows you to adjust the flow using blinds, functions in night mode and is blocked from children. The air duct corrugation is short (1.5 m), but this minus is leveled by the compact depth of the device, due to which it can be installed on the windowsill. At the same time, it is inexpensive compared to split systems and economically consumes electricity.