7 Air Conditioners and Fans to Beat the Heat
A tropical climate and a densely-packed city make for unbearably hot days, especially during this time of year. Here are our picks for staying cool.
By Home & Decor Team -
Keep cool in the heat with these state-of-the-art air conditioners and fans that regulate the temperature without draining too much power. These days, many of them also come with air purification functions for cleaner, more breathable air.
LG ArtCool+ Air Conditioner (System 3, AMNC09GDJR0)
An air-conditioner that cleans itself and the surrounding air? Yes please. The LG ArtCool+ features a Plasmaster Ionizer+ that releases some three million ions to eliminate airborne bacteria and other microscopic contaminants, ensuring fresh and cool air that’s 99.9% cleaner. Since it’s WiFi-enabled, you can also control it remotely with the LG ThinQ app, so it’s possible to switch on the air-conditioning before you get home on a hot day, or monitor its performance with the smart diagnosis and filter manager functions.
Retails from $2,918 at Best Denki, COURTS, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount and Gain City.
Midea Inverter Single Split Aircon MSEOD-09/MSEID-09(S)
Installation and cleaning is a breeze with this Midea air-conditioning unit, whose design allows for the easy removal of the filter, main panel, chassis, and blades for maintenance. Its star feature is the Follow Me function – the remote measures the ambient temperature around your person and the unit directs cool air to you accordingly. Impressive, isn’t it?
Retails for $1,099 at all COURTS stores.
Style Degree Comfy Aircon Wind Deflector
Okay, so this is more of an accessory, but a necessary one for those of us who want regulated temperature without that direct blast of arctic air. The Comfy Aircon Wind Deflector is a nifty attachment that fits onto your air-conditioning unit to deflect gusts of wind and diffuse them more evenly. It comes in two sizes, and features adjustable holders to get that right angle for your room.
Retails from $12.90 at www.styledegree.sg.
Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact
Breathe easy with the Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact, a smart purifier and fan that with integrated sensors that are constantly analysing the air to diagnose pollution levels. Its Dyson Air Multiplier Technology draws in pollutants from all corners of the room and projects the purified air back out in a powerful stream, with an adjustable oscillation angle of up to 350° to cover all areas.
Retails for $749 at Dyson stores.
Samsung Smart Air Purifier
Give your indoor air quality a boost with the Samsung Smart Air Purifier. Its purification system boasts three layers that captures and filters out even the finest of dust particles, before redistributing the clean air with its 3-Way Air Flow. Pair it with the SmartThings app on your device to monitor and control the unit, so you can ensure clean and cool air for pets and loved ones at home even when you’re out.
Retails for $899 at www.samsung.com and at authorised retailers.
Novita GreenFan F3
Weighing in at less than 3kg, with a built-in rechargeable battery, the Novita GreenFan is lightweight and portable enough to move around the house wherever you need it. Each full charge can last you up to 28 hours of use. It also comes with a Bluetooth remote control and a smart sensor that enables it to auto-adjust its settings in accordance with the surrounding temperature and humidity levels, so you won’t have to get up to change its speed.
Retails for $269 at all COURTS stores.
Mistral Blade-Free Fan With Air Purifier MBFAP500
With a slim profile, low noise emittance, and a built-in night light, this fan Is an ideal unit for the bedroom. Choose from twelve different speeds and three airflow angles, or simply set it to Baby or Sleep mode before retiring for the night. The fan comes with a HEPA H13 filter that traps pollutants such as dust mites, pet dander, and other fine airborne particles so you can breathe easier.
Retails for $599 at all COURTS stores.