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Carrefour sells this portable air conditioner that is different from the rest in design and ideal for relieving the new heat wave at home

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Temperatures are rising again and a new heat wave begins today. If you have been tempted to install a split unit at home and are looking for a solution to stay cool without having to do any work or carry out complex installations, at Carrefour we have found it. It’s about this air Climatric portable air conditioner CPACN-09-CO-Awhich you can buy for 269 ​​euros in these moments. Climatric CPACN-09 CO-A Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A good, pretty and cheap penguin Unlike the classic white and rough blocks that usually crowd the market, this portable air conditioner that Carrefour sells stands out for its modern lines and its stylized vertical format, as well as for its elegant black color. It has a cooling power of 2,236 frigoriesperfect for effectively cooling standard-sized rooms, bedrooms or offices without taking up excessive space, making it an ideal choice for small or medium-sized homes. Includes multidirectional wheels so you can comfortably move it from the living room to the bedroom as needed throughout the day. Plus, best of all, you won’t have to call a technician to get it up and running. You just need to have a window nearby to remove the tube that expels hot air from the compressor. ⚡ IN BRIEF: Climatric CPACN-09-CO-A portable air conditioner ✅ THE BEST Stylish black design: breaks the traditional “giant white box” aesthetic. Its dark finish and column format make it much easier to visually integrate into modern living rooms or bedrooms. Balanced cooling capacity: It offers 2,236 frigories (2.6 kW), an ideal power to quickly cool small or medium-sized rooms of up to 15-18 m². ❌ THE WORST Does not include heat pump… It is an exclusive device for cold, so it does not serve as heating during the winter. Sound level typical of a penguin… By having the compressor integrated inside the device, it generates an average noise of around 51-54 dB, something common in portable air conditioners but not advisable for light sleepers. 💡 BUY IT IF… You live for rent and need to cool your home without carrying out work, using a drill or carrying out a fixed installation. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You want to cool large rooms (more than 20-25 m²), the 2,236 refrigerators fall short and the device will work hard without cooling enough. Other air conditioning devices that may interest you RANVOO AICE LITE MAX 2026 Neck Air Conditioner with AI The price could vary. We earn commission from these links DREO 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Carrefour In Xataka | Silent ceiling fan: which one to buy? Tips and recommendations In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

Renfe is already facing a complaint for the lack of air conditioning on its trains

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Tired of “traveling in overcrowded carriages that have become veritable saunas.” This is how users feel according to Acusval, the latest consumer association to denounce the lack of air conditioning on Renfe trains. This time, specifically, in the Madrid Cercanías trains where, they say, there is a “risk to public health.” What has happened? That the Renfe trains in the Madrid Cercanías service are having serious air conditioning problems, an inconvenience that multiplies the effects on travelers just when they coincide with a heat wave and works on a multitude of lines and means of transport. At least that’s what denounce from the Association of Consumers and Users of Valdemoroa town south of Madrid that many workers take to go to their jobs every day. They claim that medical interventions have been carried out on trains for lipothymia or anxiety attacks among passengers, although they do not have specific data in these cases. What do they ask for? First, an audit of the state of the air conditioning systems and Renfe maintenance protocols, as well as imposing the corresponding sanctions because “serious violations regarding the protection and safety of travelers” are occurring. In addition, Acusval requests the immediate immobilization of trains whose air conditioning does not work during episodes of high temperatures. And it is that to questions of Xatakathe association is clear: “the right to safe transportation is being violated.” What does Renfe say? In Xataka We have contacted the company, who assure us that line C-3 (the one that connects Valdemoro and Madrid) uses the most modern trains in the fleet and that the proper functioning of the air conditioning is not compromised. They claim that they are only aware of two incidents “associated with air conditioning problems in the last two months.” They point out, however, that they are carrying out the necessary maintenance work. Likewise, Renfe has stressed to us that they have 970 vehicles to offer their public services and that the older series may have problems when the temperature exceeds 36ºC, values ​​that were taken into account at the time of their manufacture, far from the 40ºC registered in recent weeks. But, in addition, they have launched what they call the Renfe Air Conditioning Improvement Plan. This plan includes actions on the trains to improve the efficiency of the air conditioning at times of high temperatures, more exhaustive maintenance for the change of parts such as the replacement of filters and a new configuration of the equipment to increase the temperature at which they can work. In the specific case of Cercanías Madrid, a specific plan for cleaning and reviewing the trains has been activated since their age is greater than that of other regions. What happens now? Asked about what this implies, the association confirms that what they have done was report Renfe SA to the General Directorate of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of Madrid. This means that now the office will have to initiate an investigation to find out how the company is acting and, if they consider it appropriate, sanction the company for putting into operation trains in which the air conditioning fails. “A risk”. The constant heat waves have put train cooling in the spotlight. Last week, Renfe assumed that the trains between Madrid and Badajoz are making the journey, on some occasions, with carriages where the air conditioning did not work. According to the company, this was because the heat was so intense that the cooling system could not cope and the system protected itself, redirecting the air conditioning to the train’s critical systems to keep it running. In this case, the company has not given us a conclusive answer about the Madrid situation but the matter is more complicated if we take into account that works on the city’s railway network They are saturating the trains that are in operation. To this we must add the multiple works in the alternative options like the Madrid Metro or the conditions on the roads, from the ring roads like the M-50 at main entry arteries such as the A-5. Is it useful for anything? That’s what we have left to see. According to the association, this goes one step further than the complaints that travelers can make. And if a private customer files a complaint, it remains up in the air what decision the company is going to make. In some cases, yes, money has been returned to customers although been years late. This route is more direct and should produce an in-depth investigation of what happened. What is certain is that the European Union requires that the public transport service be comfortable and have the minimum required safety measures, as stated in the Regulation on the rights and obligations of railway passengers. Renfe has always defended that they work to improve the service with high temperatures and that, as in the case of medium distance services, they work on a specific plan to face high temperatures. Photo | Galandil In Xataka | In its expansion of the Cercanías, Madrid is considering something unusual in Spain: launching a new line to Villaviciosa

A startup has created a machine that makes gasoline with air, water and electricity. It is your bet to save the combustion engine

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Aircela, a New York startup, has taught the world a machine capable of manufacturing gasoline using only air, water and renewable electricity. The device, which is not exactly small, has already been shown in operation in several public demonstrations and aims to become an alternative to biofuels and a solution for those who are not yet willing to switch to electric. Below these lines we tell you all the details. What has happened? The company presented its technology in 2025. According to collected Popular Science, its CEO, Eric Dahlgren, wanted to make it clear that it was not a simple concept on paper. “We haven’t built a prototype. We’ve built a machine that works,” he said. The goal of Aircela, founded in 2019 by Eric and Mia Dahlgren, is that this fuel can be poured directly into the tank of any gasoline car without touching the engine. How it works. According to they count those responsible, the process is divided into three phases. First, a fan introduces air into the machine, which passes through a network capable of retaining CO2 and generating a liquid carbon solution. An electrolyzer then separates that solution while producing hydrogen from water. Finally, a compressor combines both elements to create methanol, which is refined into ready-to-use gasoline. The result, as detailed by the company itself in different demonstrations, is a fuel without sulfur, ethanol or heavy metals, compatible with current engines without the need for any modification. Between the lines. Current performance is, for now, modest. And each machine captures around 10 kilos of CO2 per day and thus produces a single gallon of gasoline (about 3.8 liters), with a storage capacity of up to 17 gallons (about 65 liters) in the tank, according to share the middle. This means that we would not be able to fill a car’s tank for several days. Furthermore, just as share In Futurism, the process consumes approximately twice as much energy as is ultimately stored in the fuel, putting its efficiency below 50%. Even so, Aircela maintains that using independent solar panels, the electricity cost would remain below a dollar and a half per gallon. The but. Dahlgren insists that its technology does not compete with the electric car, but rather complements it in those uses where replacing the vehicle is not viable in the short term, such as freight transportation, motor racing or areas without sufficient electrical infrastructure. In fact, the ABC7 media points out that the company has no intention of manufacturing larger machines to produce more fuel, but rather of multiplying the number of units, something similar to how a solar farm works. Who is behind. Aircela has managed to raise nearly $5.5 million to date, according to data from Pitchbook. Its investors include Chris Larsen, founder of Ripple; Jeff Ubben, ExxonMobil activist advisor; and Maersk Growth, the venture capital fund of the Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk. Morten Bo Christiansen, head of energy transition at Maersk, explained in a statement collected by Carbon Herald that the shipping company invested because of the startup’s innovative approach and that it hopes, over time, to go from being an investor to becoming a client. The technology, furthermore, draws directly from the work of physicist Klaus Lackner, pioneer of direct air capture and Dahlgren’s former mentor during his PhD at Columbia University. And now what. There is still no talk of commercial deployment, but the first uses of this machine would be focused on industrial, commercial clients and areas without access to the electrical grid, according to share from Interesting Engineering. Aircela has also negotiated with several car manufacturers, including Jaguar Land Rover, as well as an American manufacturer and another German whose names it did not reveal, according to they claim from Observer. The price of each unit could range between 15,000 and 20,000 dollars, as share from Futurism, although Aircela is confident that mass production will lower the cost over time. Images | Aircela In Xataka | The wildest work in the North Sea: a colossal artificial island where half of Europe wants to plug in to receive energy

Your body has been regulating temperature on its own for thousands of years. Until the air conditioning arrived and told him “calm down, I’ll take care of it” (it doesn’t turn out well)

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Air conditioning is our best friend in summer. However, just as we are not attached 24/7 to our best friends, We shouldn’t do it with the air conditioning either.. With your friend it is not good because you would run out of gossip to tell him, but with air conditioning the problem is that it can be dangerous for your health. And for your pocket, logically. Thermoregulator, what for? As explained in an article by Meteoredone of the biggest problems with overusing air conditioning is that our natural thermoregulation system becomes a little lazy. Human beings are homeothermic animals. This means that we remain at a stable temperature, around 36.5ºC, regardless of whether it is 0ºC or 42ºC outside. To do this, we have mechanisms such as sweating in the heat or shivering in the cold. However, we usually make these adaptations with natural temperature fluctuations. If we spend the day at 19ºC air conditioning, when we go outside, our body will have a harder time adapting as it normally would. It is something that also seen during sleep. Thanks to circadian rhythms, our body temperature drops little by little during the night to help us fall asleep. However, if we lower it artificially and suddenly, it will be much more difficult for us to rest. dry mucous membranes. Air conditioning not only lowers the temperature. It also dries out the air. And if the air dries out, so do our mucous membranes. We have all noticed that dry nose and throat feeling when we spend a lot of time with the air conditioning. In fact, it is especially noticeable at night. The big problem with this is that one of our protective barriers against the entry of respiratory pathogens is precisely the humidity of the mucous membranes, which allows the movement of structures, called cilia, that keep viruses and bacteria at bay. The cold does not cause colds, it is a widespread myth. Viruses are what cause colds, so if there is none in the environment we will not get sick. However, if the cold of the air conditioning has dried out our mucous membranes and there is a virus lurking around, it will be much more difficult for us to defend ourselves. Muscle pain. When we spend a lot of time under air conditioning, our muscles cool down and tend to shrink to better generate and retain heat, so it is common for us to hurt. No more than 12 ºC difference. Logically, air conditioning is necessary. However, we should neither abuse it nor put it too cold. As explained to EFE Health Dr. Sandra Dorado, coordinator of the area of ​​Respiratory Diseases of Occupational and Environmental Origin (EROM) of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR), more than 12 ºC of difference when moving from one room to another is already considered unhealthy. We must try not to exceed this difference and, if possible, acclimatize before going out suddenly. Furthermore, it is important clean air conditioning filters regularly. This will prevent asthma problems and respiratory infections from breathing poor quality air. That being said, keep using the air conditioning, just like you would hang out with your best friend. But allow time without seeing each other for gossip to arise between you, and when you are together, treat it well. Image | Magnificent In Xataka | These days I’m having a hard time falling asleep because of the heat. But put this device on and sleep soundly

The iPhone 16e reaches a new minimum price, offers on computers, portable air conditioners and more. Hunting Bargains

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We return with a new Bargain Hunting in a week in which we have found many offers on all types of devices ranging from mobile phones to televisions and even portable air conditioners. If you are looking for a good deal to take advantage of during the weekend, in this article we are going to review the best offers we have found in recent days. HP OmniBook 3 by 349 eurosa laptop with a 16-inch 2K display. iPhone 16e by 619 eurosits minimum price in the 256 GB configuration. OK OAC 9026 ES by 219 eurosa portable air conditioner to cope with the summer heat. LG OLED C5 by 899 eurosthe television that we recommend for its quality-price ratio. Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer by 145 eurosan air fryer with a double vertical basket. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HP OmniBook 3 The HP OmniBook 3 is a quite attractive laptop for its screen, since it incorporates a 16-inch diagonal panel that offers a 2K resolution. It comes with 8 GB of RAM (DDR5) and 512 GB of internal storage and has an integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics card. It can be found in two configurations: HP OmniBook 3 by 349 euros with AMD Ryzen 3 7320U. HP OmniBook 3 by 579 euros with Intel Core 7 150U and 16 GB of RAM. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 16e Although there is a generation ahead, the iPhone 16e has not stopped receiving offers in recent months. Right now at PcComponente we find the best one we have seen so far, since for 619 euros we talk about historical minimum price. It is a compact mobile (6.1 inches) that is ideal for making the leap into the Apple ecosystem. And be careful because it is the configuration of 256 GB of internal storage, which is not the most basic. In addition, it comes with a powerful processor (A18), the same one that the iPhone 16. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links OK OAC 9026 ES We are in a season where it is very hot, and it will continue to do so for the next few weeks. For this reason, it is advisable to have devices such as OK OAC 9026 ESa portable air conditioner found at MediaMarkt for 219 euros. It includes wheels so you are not limited to using it in a single room of the house, it offers 2,236 refrigerators and has a dehumidifier function. In addition, it has a timer and includes a window kit. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG OLED C5 If we talk about televisions, the LG OLED C5 It is the one we recommend the most for its value for moneyand it is a very good OLED TV that we usually find on sale quite frequently. In Carrefour, and in other stores, it is now 899 euros. It incorporates a good panel with OLED technology and a 55-inch diagonal, its refresh rate is up to 144Hz via VRR and is compatible with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer Lastly, if you don’t have much time to cook at home or just want an air fryer to try different recipes, Powerplanet has the Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer by 145 euros. The most notable thing is that it includes a double basket placed vertically, preventing the air fryer from taking up too much space in the kitchen. It has a total capacity of 12 liters and comes with 14 preset modes for preparing dishes. Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | HP, Apple, OK, LG, Xiaomi In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and eight recommended models In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

The private jet of the emir of Qatar is so large that it altered air traffic in Palma to check the runway after landing

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Palma de Mallorca lives the same routine every summer. Millions of touristsqueues at check-in and a heat that hits from the first hour. But last summer there was one flight that was more talked about than any other. Just like counted the Persian Gulf press, the event did not occur due to a breakdown or an emergency landing, but rather due to the simple fact of landing at Palma airport with a plane of enormous size. A plane that, despite the fact that its owner considers it “his private jet”, is so large that it forced almost all air traffic in Palma to be delayed just to verify that it had not left marks on the asphalt of the landing strip. A landing that stopped the airport. The private jet of the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanileaves its mark on all the airports where it lands. No wonder, its size and weight tests the operational capacity of the infrastructure, to the point of elevating its category from a regional airport to one with international capacity. as it already happened with the small airfield of Sardinia. On this occasion, the gigantic private jet took land at the Son Sant Joan airport, near Palma de Mallorca, at the beginning of last summer. The Spanish controllers association told it in its count in X. After landing, they said, “a runway check is carried out in case any type of dirt had been introduced.” In reality, what is inspected is that the runway asphalt has not been damaged during the landing after the impact of the 400 tons it weighs. This review is part of the mandatory protocol for aircraft of this size and leaves the runway that has been used closed for several minutes. During that time, controllers can only use one of the airport’s two runways, and nearby taxiways are left clear as this behemoth of the air moves toward its assigned parking lot. A “private jet” that needs half an airport to itself. We are talking about a Boeing 747-8, the largest version of the historic jumbo jet ever manufactured. According to the Boeing dataits wingspan reaches 68.4 meters and its length exceeds 76 meters. These are figures for a large commercial aircraft with capacity for up to 531 passengers, but in this case, its use is exclusive as a private jet for the Emir of Qatar and his large entourage. This makes it, de facto, a kind of flying presidential palace. Its imposing size means that very few airports in the world are prepared to receive such aircraft normally. Palma, despite being one of the busiest airports in the country During the summer, due to its influx of international flights, it achieves this, but with special maneuvers every time one of these giants lands. A single plane turns the airport upside down. The 747-8 falls into the “Heavy” category, according to the company itself. AENA document. That classification is for airplanes over 136 tons. This forces us to extend the operating distance with the plane behind, to avoid the turbulence generated by its wings. The result of this delay with the next landing generates a domino effect on the rest of the flights, slowing down the normal operations of the airport, already in itself. stressed by the increase in tourists in summer. Other flights wait on the ground or in the air while the private giant settles into the indicated location. Added to this is the logistical difficulty caused by the arrival of these giants of the air and platforms capable of accommodating an aircraft of this weight are limited. Luxury goes inside. Inside, the plane is another story. It is estimated that it is around 360 million euros. It hides lounges, offices and rest areas with fine woods and gold finishes, far from what we would find in the cabin of a commercial flight. The family usually completes the summer on board the Al Lusailhe imposing superyacht of 123 meters in length valued at 500 million dollars that each year awaits its owner, whose annual expenditure on vacations is equivalent to that of 10,000 tourists. Just give him a hand painting this superyacht It has cost 13 million euros. As I collected he Diary of Tarragonaat this moment the Al Lusail It is moored in the Tarragona marina, very close to the Reus airport. Given the dates, Tarragona, heats that this summer is your turn. In Xataka | The Boeing 747 that the Emir of Dubai uses as a private plane is so luxurious that even the pilot’s controls are made of gold Image | Image | Wikimedia Commons (Khamenei.ir, John Murphy)

Carrefour has this portable air conditioner without works so you can better cope with the heat waves this summer

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The summer heat waves They don’t let up and spending sleepless nights or working at home in the high temperatures can be very annoying and frustrating. For those who live in rent or simply do not want to get involved in renovations and wall installations, portable equipment or penguins continue to be the fastest and most effective way to keep the room cool. If you are looking for an immediate solution without making a large outlay, Carrefour has this portable air conditioner in its catalog. Carrefour Home HMAC9JT-25a model designed to cool medium-sized rooms without complications and that you can buy for 249 euros. Carrefour Home HMAC9JT-25 Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A good, pretty and cheap portable air conditioner The great balance of this portable air conditioner Carrefour Home lies in its balance between cooling capacity and ease of use. It has a cooling capacity of 2,250 frigories (about 9,000 BTU), more than enough power to air condition rooms between 15 and 20 square meterssuch as bedrooms, small living rooms or teleworking areas. Being a team of type penguinits implementation no professional installation required. Simply place it near a window, place the hot air evacuation tube using its basic kit and plug it into the mains. It incorporates multi-directional wheels and a carrying handle so you can comfortably move it between the living room during the day and the bedroom before going to sleep. Additionally, it includes a remote control to regulate the temperature and fan speed without leaving the sofa, as well as a programmable timer function so that the equipment turns off automatically during the night. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Carrefour Home HMAC9JT-25 portable air conditioner ✅ THE BEST Without works or installations: does not require permits or modifications to the home; It is unpacked, the tube is placed towards the window and it begins to cool in minutes. Easy to move: Thanks to its multidirectional wheels and integrated handles, it allows you to air condition the living room during the day and move it to the bedroom at night. ❌ THE WORST Sound level… As with all monobloc portable air conditioners (with the compressor inside the device), the noise can be uncomfortable if you are a very light sleeper. Window efficiency… By requiring a tube to be taken outside, if you do not use an adequate sealing kit on the window, some of the heat from the street can sneak in. 💡 BUY IT IF… You live for rent is the perfect solution to get through the summer without having to drill a hole in the wall or invest in a fixed installation that you won’t be able to take with you. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… If you intend to air condition a living room of more than 20 square meters or a room with very high ceilings, this model will fall short. You may also be interested EVVO Clima Silent – Portable Air Conditioner up to 14000 BTU with Heat Pump The price could vary. We earn commission from these links DREO 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Carrefour In Xataka | Silent ceiling fan: which one to buy? Tips and recommendations In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

There are already airlines planning flights to see the solar eclipse from the air: is it worth it?

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The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 will not be seen in Belgium in full totalitybut they are going to express the bias in a very curious way: planning a flight to see it from the air. It will be carried out by the Brussels Airlines companyin collaboration with the Urania Public Observatory, the University of Antwerp and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). In Spain, at the moment, there are companies using the solar eclipse only as a teaser. This is the case of Lufthansa, which is sending emails to its customers encouraging them to fly with them during the eclipse. However, for now they have not planned any specific flights, as the Belgian company has done. Better without clouds. The advantage of viewing a solar eclipse from the air is that commercial flights usually travel above the clouds, usually at altitudes between 9,000 and 13,000 meters. This allows you to see the solar eclipse without the obstruction of clouds, but also without other atmospheric distortions. In the case of the eclipse that will be seen in Spain this August 12, 2026, totality will take place around sunset. With the Sun so low on the horizon, it will be very important that the skies are sufficiently clear and clean to enjoy it in all its splendor. In Belgium the Moon will cover, in the best of cases, 91% of the Sun. It will also happen around sunset, so for Brussels Airlines, its proposal may be a good way to see it in this very particular situation. The details. The flight will leave Brussels for France at 7:20 p.m. and will arrive back in Belgian territory at 9:20 p.m. The maximum occultation of the Sun will take place at 8:21 p.m., in the middle of the trip. The 100 people who have purchased the flights will have plenty of space to observe the solar eclipse, since aisle seats will not be sold, in order to have greater visibility. The experience will be accompanied at all times by the comments of an expert from the Urania observatory and, of course, with protection, since the company will distribute approved glasses to all passengers. All for the modest? price of 299 euros. There are already testimonies. In reality, this will not be a pioneering trip. During the solar eclipse of 2024, for example, many American airlines planned flights specifically for observation. Furthermore, there are eclipse chasers who, after seeing many of these phenomena from the ground, wanted to try the experience in small planes. This is, for example, the case of Glenn Schneider, who in 2017 told in statements to Space that the image is very different from what is seen from the ground. With the air cleaner and the eclipse below, rather than above, it is easier to see the solar corona and specific details such as Baily’s pearls. In Spain what? Spain has already organized a multitude of parties and activities around the solar eclipse on August 12. At the moment, it does not seem that it has organized any flights, like the one that will be organized in Belgium. In this country they have wanted to hurry up, ensuring that there will not be another similar opportunity until September 2090. In Spain, luckily, there will be another solar eclipse within a single year. Perhaps this is the time for companies to get on the organized travel bandwagon. Image | Magnific/Wikimedia Commons In Xataka | Puertomingalvo, the Teruel town of 130 inhabitants that has been without free beds for the eclipse for more than a year

Leroy Merlin reduces this portable air without works with which to alleviate the heat waves this summer (and also the cold of winter)

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If you are looking for a quick way to air-condition your home without getting into construction trouble or having to call installers, Leroy Merlin has just reduced one of those air conditioning devices that not only saves you the summer, but also the winter. It is about the Equation Cool&Heat 9K portable air conditionerwhich you can buy today for 259 euros. EQUATION Cool&Heat 9k 2236 fg/2150 kcal heat pump portable air conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A 4-in-1 penguin ideal for any time of the year The great advantage of this portable air conditioner It is its enormous versatility. We are not looking at the typical noisy device (it is not silent, mind you) that ends up collecting dust in the storage room as soon as September ends. By integrating a heat pump systemthis device is capable of becoming an efficient heating system for the winter months. To this, we must add its functions of fan (ideal for sweltering but not extreme days) and dehumidifierwhich makes it a key ally to combat environmental humidity that makes the thermal sensation at home much heavier and more annoying. with his refrigeration capacity of 2,236 frigoriesit is perfect for medium-sized rooms and another of its great assets is its philosophy Plug & Play. Forget about having to call an installer or drill holes in the wall; You just have to place the device near a window, place the hose with the sealing kit included and connect it to the power to start cooling any room in your home. Furthermore, having a compact design, multidirectional wheels and integrated handles, you can easily move it around the house according to your needs, keeping the living room cool during the day and moving it comfortably to the bedroom at night. This portable air conditioner comes equipped with a very intuitive LED display and a remote control so you don’t have to get up from the sofa or bed when changing the mode or speed of the air flow. It also incorporates a Night Mode and a 24-hour programmable timer. ⚡ IN BRIEF: offer for Equation Cool&Heat 9K portable air conditioner today ✅ THE BEST Zero installation complications: You save community licenses, technicians at home, drilling walls and hundreds of euros in labor. It’s just arrive, unfold the window kit and plug it in. Use 365 days a year: The inclusion of a heat pump prevents the device from being a useless “junk” during the winter, guaranteeing the return on investment throughout the year. ❌ THE WORST Sound level… As in all portable air conditioners, the compressor is inside the device itself and not on the façade, which generates a continuous noise level (between 50 and 65 dB) that can bother light sleepers. Efficiency compared to a fixed split… Although it cools quickly and directly, it consumes a little more energy than a fixed inverter system to maintain the same temperature in the long term. 💡 BUY IT IF… You live for rent. It is the definitive solution if your landlord does not allow work to be done or if you do not want to invest money in a property that is not yours. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You need absolute silence in the room to fall asleep, the constant hum of the compressor can be uncomfortable at night. You may also be interested EVVO Clima Silent – Portable Air Conditioner up to 14000 BTU with Heat Pump The price could vary. We earn commission from these links INFINITON | Portable Air Conditioner | PAC-S10 | 3000 Frigorias The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Leroy Merlin In Xataka | Silent ceiling fan: which one to buy? Tips and recommendations In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

turning Chinese air conditioners into a mass phenomenon in Europe

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Brussels has been trying for months to stop the avalanche of Chinese products entering the continent. A few weeks ago we wrote about excise tax on small value items in stores like AliExpress, Temu or Shein. The EU blames China for a trade deficit that continues to grow and has threatened new restrictions. What is impossible to stop is the heat. And this summer is being especially deadly for millions of Europeans. Some have even stood in lines, visited several cities and spent the day updating websites. in order to get an air conditioning unit. Most, by the way, made in China. European trade policy has failed to curb dependence on China. The thermometer, on the other hand, has achieved it in a matter of weeks. What has happened? A historic heat wave has hit numerous countries in Europe, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic, countries where air conditioning has never been a real need. With temperatures soaring and a notable increase in heat deaths, the demand for air conditioners has been shot suddenly. The problem is that the supply has not been able to keep up, as many stores have run out of stock. How we got here. Although here in Spain we are more than used to having houses with air conditioning (at least in the farthest part of the north), In the rest of Europe it is not so common. In fact, according to dataAccording to the International Energy Agency, only about 20% of European homes have air conditioning, compared to about 90% in the United States. For decades, the continent has considered these devices noisy, unsightly for historic facades and, above all, unnecessary, because extreme summers were a one-off occurrence. This same logic has led to buildings designed to retain heat in winter. When heat waves are no longer an exception, Europe has found itself without infrastructure, without a culture of installation and without its own industry capable of covering that demand. And none of the five best-selling brands on the continent are European, according to data from Euromonitor International collected by CNBC. In detail. According to customs figures Chinese companies cited by The Wall Street Journal, exports of air conditioning units from China to France grew by 57% in May compared to the previous year, while to Spain they grew by 41%, and that before the worst days of June. The South China Morning Post, citing May estimatesplaced the year-on-year increase at 186% in France, 69.6% in Germany and 139.1% in the Netherlands. The Telegraph collected In addition, Chinese exports of air conditioners to the European Union have grown by 43% in the first half of the year, up to 3.8 billion dollars, with increases of between 20% and 97% in fan sales depending on the market. Midea, one of the largest manufacturers, assured to the Chinese state agency Xinhua that would send 100 containers of your PortaSplit model to Europe in just one month, and that its orders had already exceeded 200,000 units this year, double that of 2025, according to collected CNBC. Between the lines. All of this is happening at the worst possible time for the European trade narrative. Brussels and Beijing are holding talks to try to reduce a trade deficit that reached 360,000 million euros last year and that in the first quarter of this year it already amounted to 98,000 million, the highest level since 2022, according to Eurostat data. The European Trade Commissioner himself, Maros Sefcovic, recognized that the trend “is not sustainable.” Analysts such as Ding Chun, from the Center for European Studies at Fudan University, they counted to the SCMP that there is a growing disconnection between the political discourse of Brussels, focused on industrial protection, and the real needs of citizens, who are simply “seeking to survive the heat at the best possible price.” And now what. The European Union has set October as the deadline to achieve “tangible” progress in the trade relationship with China. But the problem of air conditioning is not going to disappear with the summer, because the European Commission itself calculated in 2024 that by 2030 up to 70 million new devices could be installed on the continent, which would cover around 35% of homes. This implies that, in addition to Chinese manufacturers, Europe will need a network of installers and regulation adapted to a reality that until recently was not contemplated. Cover image | TCL In Xataka | We have been cooling homes for decades with increasingly expensive machines. The Persian method has not consumed a single watt for 2,500 years

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