It's not entirely managed by us since we are involved with multiple entities, including the factory and the storage. The Meaco Cool MC Series 12000 portable air conditioner is designed to be quiet and energy efficient. By removing hot and humid air, it reduces relative humidity which helps to keep the environment comfortable - whether it is your home gym, your conservatory, or even your offices. Meaco does use a modern refrigerant which, they say, is kinder to the environment than other gases, but it's definitely an issue you'll need to resolve in your mind before you invest in air-conditioning. Other than that, putting the batteries in the remote control is the only real additional set-up the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner requires.

I used a sound-monitoring app on my phone to record how loud the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner was, and whilst I can't vouch for the reliability of the app, when positioned one metre away from the unit I measured 52dB noise levels whilst operating the unit in Cool Mode on the Low speed setting.Again, attaching the drainage hose is extremely straightforward to do, but you do need to supply your own bowl/bucket to collect the condensed water. Noise-wise, I found the Meaco Portable Air Conditioner slightly louder than the Russell Hobbs one, but only marginally so, and a little extra noise kind of comes as part of the deal if you're running an air con unit, and is well offset by the relief of that icy air during a heatwave! This feels like it’s some level of prerequisite when it comes to air conditioners as unlike fans that arrive ready to plug in and go, air conditioners generally need to have some access to the outside to expel the hot air and thus, come alongside a window kit to create a secure way to vent it outside. In Dry Mode, which is the dehumidifying option, the drainage hose just needs to be attached to the back of the unit for continuous drainage, however, the air duct doesn't need to be vented out of a window. If you are considering using a Meaco air conditioner in the bedroom or living spaces consider the noise levels so you can choose an air conditioner with a tolerable decibel level.

The brand explains, “Portable air conditioners pull in air from a room and move it across a cold surface, which cools and removes any excess moisture from the air. This is also where the main annoyance of owning a portable air conditioner comes in – you need to thread a large hose pipe through a window for it to work.

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