While some homes are in warm locations that justify installing air conditioning in every room, others only really need air conditioning a few weeks of the year. The result is that installing air conditioning to those homes is an unaffordable luxury for many.
Thankfully, there is a cheaper alternative in the form of air conditioning units. In the past, these units have come into criticism for being both loud and unsightly. Many are so big that they are a constant eye sore in the room, while also being so noisy that the peaceful night’s sleep that users crave is impossible.
So who makes the quietest portable air conditioner? Here, we look at a number of brands who manage to make quiet portable air conditioning units that are also of a good size even for the smallest of homes.
Quiet portable air conditioner brands
Honeywell
Honeywell air conditioners are known for being on the expensive side. They’re usually at the top end of the market — but with that you get high-end quality. The result is that their air conditioners are able to cool large rooms, yet do so from unobtrusive units that are exceptionally quiet. It’s hard to hear some of them unless the rest of the room is totally still and silent.
Amcor
Amcor makes some of the quietest and least expensive air conditioners around. If you don’t want to spend lots of money on a portable air conditioning unit, take a look at what this brand has to offer. It won’t have units that cool down a huge space quickly, but if you have a small room you want to cool, Amcor can offer a great solution. Additionally, many of these units have dehumidifiers installed in them, which can be really handy when in sticky climates or on the odd muggy day.
De’Longhi
Like Honeywell, De’Longhi is the maker of some of the more expensive examples of air conditioners available for purchase. Keep in mind, however — you do get what you pay for. Many come with added extra features like dehumidifiers, and there’s no denying that they are amongst the sleekest units on the market. Plus, they last a long time, so they can be a good investment over the longer term. If they’re out of your price range but you don’t want to scrimp on quality, look for one of their slightly older models.
ElectriQ
While ElectriQ’s units may not be the best looking, they produce effective air conditioning units that can quietly cool any sized room — depending on the model purchased. The more expensive the unit, the bigger the room or space that an ElectriQ unit can cool. Other notable advantages to ElectriQ units is the smart technology installed. The result is an appliance you can control by your phone, by Alexa, or another smart home system.
AEG
AEG makes a number of different home appliances that are good value, quality purchases. While they’re never the cheapest on the market, they’re not the most expensive either. With their portable air conditioners, they manage to produce sleek looking units that cool rooms in record time. Additionally, many of their units are also among the most energy efficient models on the market. In short, they’re a good middle of the road solution.
Conclusion
We’re undoubtedly going to experience hotter and longer summers for years to come. That’s why a portable air conditioner can be a good idea for those that don’t have a permanent unit installed in their homes. Buying a quiet one is important so that they do not provide so much distraction they become more trouble than they are worth. Any of the above brands are able to provide quiet units that even insomniacs can sleep to.
