We ask the same question each year: should you finally invest in an aircon unit and beat the heat, or stick it out until the inevitable mild British weather returns? However, the rising summer temperatures are making it increasingly difficult to continue our ultimately unhelpful home-cooling techniques. So, here is all you need to know about the Air Con vs Fan debate, and the growing importance of finding the right way to cool your home this summer.
Firstly, it's easy enough to say that buying an Air Con unit will be beneficial in the heat, but where do you start and just how costly is it?
The main difference in the types of units you can buy is between a portable unit and a built-in system.
A portable Air Con is ideal for cooling individual rooms and/or apartments, especially if you are renting and do not have permission to install a built-in system. These units usually cost from ?300 to ?800 and are much more powerful than the average fan, as they remove heat from the room rather than circulating hot air all day. Marks Electrical sells premium Air Conditioner brands such as the De'Longhi Pinguino range, whilst also providing economical options ranging from ?250 from brands like Air Con Centre and Ecoair.
Larger systems increase in price significantly and must be professionally installed; however, they have the additional benefit of cooling the entire house rather than one room. The upfront price of built-in systems, however, usually ranges from ?2000 to ?10,000, so it is a much larger investment than the portable unit.
Both options provide real cooling rather than temporary relief, but this is not the only benefit. Air Cons create cleaner air and protection from previously inevitable summer annoyances such as allergies and insects. Ella Duggan from Good Housekeeping notes: "While typical fans (especially dusty ones) can circulate allergens around the home, air conditioning units can actually improve indoor air quality." So, dust will not be pushed around by fans, and there is no need to open up windows, so pollen and insects are also usual summer dramas that are erased by the purchase of an Air Con.
Nevertheless, Air Cons can be costly and damaging to the environment, so there is still an argument for the use of fans. However, fans do not have to be as useless as the rickety old ones in your garage. If you invest in a good quality fan, you can say goodbye to sleepless nights and reclaim your summer energy.
Marks Electrical has a variety of fans ranging from under ?100, many of which are combined cooling and heating, such as the Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus Fan Heater. Therefore, if you think that the UK is not hot enough to justify purchasing a higher quality fan, these can also be used to heat your house when the summer is over.
Fans can be cheaper, more eco-friendly and consume less energy than Air Con systems.
Along the subject of multi-functioning benefits, many fans and Air Cons double as air purifiers. There are numerous benefits to air purifiers, according to the Which? website, they improve air quality, which reduces allergies, mould and outside pollution that gets trapped from passing cars. Therefore, this is definitely something to consider when shopping for your home-cooling devices. There are many options for dehumidifiers and air purifiers at Marks Electrical, including the great value for money Shark Air Purifier.
It is time to stop sweating out the summer and prioritise creating a comfortable living space during the hotter months. There are benefits to both Air Cons and fans, as the former harbours transformative cooling abilities, but fans can be cheaper and also impactful. Marks Electrical has a range of Air Con units and quality fans at differing prices to support all your cooling needs. Whether you are done with the heat and ready to purchase a large portable Air Con unit, or wish to purchase a small but effective fan, make the decision today, and you will never have to complain about the heat again.
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