Should you buy an air conditioning unit now or wait for Black Friday?
This is a tricky one to answer. Usually, I would always advise waiting for Black Friday deals to land so you know you’re absolutely getting the best price. But, air conditioning units are a different matter - stock levels have been so low for so long that it’s rare to actually find any available.
Some units are already reduced, and while they might drop in price further, there’s no guarantee they’ll still be available. So, if the price is right for you then I’d snap one up while it’s in stock.
As for the units that aren’t yet reduced, it really comes down to how willing you are to gamble. Some of the air conditioning units available are several hundred, or even over a thousand pounds. That’s a lot of cash to part with.
If it’s something you definitely want, can afford it even if it isn’t reduced and know you’ll use it for years, then I would say invest now and don’t hold off to see if prices drop.
And, if the price makes you wince a bit or you’re having to cancel next year’s holiday just to pay for air conditioning, I’d hold off to see if you can get a better deal.
It’s also worth noting that some appliances are available on pre-order and won’t actually be available until next year. It may be that you can set up a payment plan so that the amount isn’t so huge in one go.
When is Black Friday?
For 2026, Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November, with Cyber Monday taking place on Monday 30 November.
Although lots of retailers will have offers taking place over that four-day weekend, many will also have offers running throughout all of November and even into December too.
About the author
Charlie Bond is a freelance journalist and a mum of two (slightly wild) boys. As a lifestyle and shopping editor, she’s got more than 15 years’ experience testing everything from family holiday hotspots to mum-friendly makeup.
She’s always on the lookout for the best products to make parents’ lives easier, whether that’s a super-duper coffee machine (she’s usually had three espressos by the morning school run) or a cleaning solution that really does get pen off the walls...