- The Pinguino is up to 50% more efficient than some rival models
- It has a silent mode to cool off before bed.
- It’s on sale now for £999 direct from De’Longhi.
With our weather apps promising a hot holiday weekend and a hot summer just around the corner, De’Longhi couldn’t have picked a better time to launch a new premium portable air conditioner in its Pinguino range. The Pinguino GentleJet Inverter is a combination portable air conditioner and dehumidifier, and De’Longhi says it’s much more efficient than rival models.
Most homes in the UK were not built with the warm climate in mind: the focus was on keeping the heat in, not keeping it out. Portable air conditioners are a good solution for this, because they are generally much cheaper than installing air conditioning permanently. They’re also better for renters, because unlike fixed installations, you can take them with you when you move.
This new De’Longhi Pinguino is one of the most powerful laptops you can buy: Laptops typically produce between 7,000 and 9,000 BTUs, which is fine for small to medium-sized rooms. The Pinguino has 13,300 BTUs per hour, so it is also suitable for larger rooms.
Key details and prices
The De’Longhi Pinguino features an inverter that automatically regulates cooling based not only on ambient temperature but also humidity levels. It is designed to cool rooms up to 54 square meters and produces 13,000 BTU (3.3 kW).
Despite its power, De’Longhi says the Pinguino is energy efficient: it uses 45% less energy than non-inverter models. It’s also quiet: just 43 dB(A) in its silent mode.
There are three operating modes here: air conditioning, fan only and dehumidification. Automated oscillating louvers direct air in Focused and Swing modes, and what De’Longhi calls 180º Arctic Gentle Surround technology expels cool air without hot spots or icy drafts.
As a dehumidifier, the Pinguino GentleJet Inverter can remove up to 73 liters of humidity every 24 hours.
El Pinguino has Quiet Mark accreditation and an A+ energy rating. Its Eco Real Feel mode can reduce energy use by up to 30%, while the silent mode reduces operating noise by up to half.
The Pinguino GentleJet Inverter is now available in the UK with a recommended retail price of £999.99. It is available in two finishes: white and gray.
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