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living room with yellow walls, wooden bookshelf, wood and beige upholstered sofa, wooden coffee table, olive tree in wicker pot and white air con unit on wall
Don't ignore these important factors when asking 'what size air con unit do I need?'

By Sarah Harley Published

What size air con unit do I need is an important question when considering how to cool your home. But, there's more than just room size to think about

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Is air conditioning becoming a must have in your home? I'm an energy expert and these are the pros and cons of the main options available

By David Hilton, Sarah Harley last updated

Finding yourself considering air conditioning in your home? We explore the different options to help you decide if it's right for you and your home

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Young woman feeling sweaty during a heatwave because her air conditioning is not working
Struggling to keep your home cool? You could be making these common air conditioning mistakes

By Gabriella Dyson Published

Suspect your AC unit isn’t doing its job? These easy-to-make air conditioning mistakes could be the reason your home is still hot

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7 places never to put air conditioning if you actually want to enjoy its benefits

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

For air conditioning to work effectively and safely it needs to be installed in the right position – I asked the experts for their advice

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Do you know the main types of air conditioning? All the options to consider in the face of rising temperatures

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

There are three main types of air conditioning to consider if you want to keep your home cool – our experts explain everything you need to know

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Urgent COBRA meeting needed as UK homeowners face second heatwave, warn Lib Dems

By Joseph Mullane Published

COBRA meeting demanded as second heatwave hits UK

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woman wearing denim shirt with brown hair wearing glasses sat at kitchen table with face close to desktop fan and working on laptop
I investigated air conditioning hire to see if it could be a quick solution to working at home in a heatwave

By Sarah Harley Published

Hiring an air conditioning unit for your home may seem like an option if you don't have space to store one in the winter or need a quick fix in short term heatwaves. But, is it worth it?

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Young woman turning on the air conditioner with the remote control, in the living room
Revealed – the best temperature to set your air conditioner for staying cool without overspending

By Gabriella Dyson Published

Set it and forget it? Not quite. Here's what temperature your air conditioner should be on to balance comfort and running costs

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boxed MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator on wooden floor with shuttered window behind, table to left and wooden doors to right
Why I'm 'fan-girling' this pedestal fan as the perfect 24p a day solution to hot and sweaty nights – and you should too

By Sarah Harley Published

I tested the MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator in a heatwave and let me tell you, it's whisper quiet, cheap to run and well worth the investment

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female sat on floor in front of pedestal fan
Stay cool as a cucumber with these 7 heat-busting tips for keeping your rooms cool in a heatwave – even when you don't have air con

By Sarah Harley last updated

If you're scrabbling for ways to cool down your rooms in a heatwave, we've got you covered. From simple fixes you can do now, to bigger changes for the future, here's how to chill

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