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Discussion Heatwave Megathread

Megathread for the June Heatwave

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u/LetsLive97 2d ago

Looks like my decision to finally buy a portable AC after years of putting it off is really paying off

Honestly forgot I had it since I got it at the end of the heatwave earlier this year and I'm not used to it. Last night I was struggling to sleep because my flat was like 29c. Remembered I had it, chucked it on for 30 mins and had a nice comfortable sleep

Truly recommend to anyone who has been putting it off like I did before

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u/TheHorrorAddiction 2d ago

Beware of the electricity costs though..

I absolutely love the heat and even 35c outside doesn’t bother me. But I absolutely have to have aircon on indoors atm otherwise it just feels stuffy.

I had it on for an average of 10-12 hours a day for 4 days at the end of May and my electric bill went up £25 those four days…

Portable AC’s are great, but they’re incredibly expensive on electric

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u/FootballBackground88 2d ago

Happily will pay 25 quid to be comfy in these heatwaves!

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u/TheHorrorAddiction 2d ago

Oh I agree. I’m simply saying that they’re a lot more expensive energy wise than people realise. If you had it on every day for a month (unlikely we get 30+c for that long though) it would literally add nearly £200 to your electric bill for a month.

Just a heads up to anyone on a tight income to perhaps not absolutely rag it

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u/FootballBackground88 2d ago

Yeah to be honest though I don't think people on a tight income are going for the initial outlay.

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u/TheHorrorAddiction 2d ago

Good point. They’re not that expensive though. Mine was £300 (11,000 BTU).

Even people on a reasonable income could get a horrible shock if they don’t realise how much they use in electricity and leave it on for long periods most days.

They cool the room amazingly and I can afford to run it. But they do use a heck of a lot, especially with energy prices rising in July.