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Where to buy a portable air con ASAP

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Countrystroll · 02/07/2026 13:50

My dad is currently having cancer treatment and im really worried about the heat. Anyone know anywhere that i can order a portable air con that will come tomorrow?

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ConverselyAttired · 02/07/2026 13:54

I've been looking for about a fortnight and absolutely everywhere is out of stock I'm afraid. All I can suggest is putting your postcode into places that do in-store collection like Screwfix or Homebase.

violetcuriosity · 02/07/2026 14:57

I’ve been looking multiple times a day too with no luck. It could be worth getting one of the evaporator style ones which aren’t as effective but apparently still help.

FunnySam · 02/07/2026 15:03

Sorry everyone’s looking for it right now, there is none as they’re only manufactured abroad & there was not demand over a month ago x I’ve been told unless you pay £600+ for the little there is available; there isn’t any as it takes weeks for them make & then more weeks to ship over to UK from Asia.
I’ve bought frozen slippers from Amazon (like re-usable ice packs you put in the freezer, but in shape of slippers)

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Twoshoesnewshoes · 02/07/2026 15:23

I use the fan with ice packs in, around £40 on Amazon (other retailers are available)
would a few of those help
in the meantime?

RareRubyRobin · 02/07/2026 16:14

Sorry about your dad, I hope you manage to get one.
I know you want one tomorrow, so this might not suit but this worked for me…
Go to AO.com put your phone number into the notify me box for every one you are interested in - they normally text around 6:30am. Make sure you have previously registered for an account (not the membership just a general account) and are logged in. You have to be super on the ball to get one - when you get the text, click the link and go straight to the checkout, no dilly dallying. If you click the link and it says out of stock, go back to AO and sign up again for the notify me option on that air con unit. I managed to get one on the 3rd morning of trying.

CelticSilver · 02/07/2026 16:23

I almost put the heating on this morning! It's chilly where we are.

Countrystroll · 02/07/2026 16:37

Thanks so much everyone… I managed to find one! It’s an independent shop miles from us but are willing to dispatch today for delivery tomorrow 🤞. I would share but now saying out of stock. My sister is looking too so will share if she finds anywhere.

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