Climatiseur sans tuyau : que vaut le FreshOne de Polara ? I Que Choisir Ensemble

Read the full article here: https://www.quechoisir.org/actualite-... and our comparison of portable air conditioners here: https://www.quechoisir.org/comparatif... During a heatwave, everyone is looking for the same thing: a little relief from the heat. And when it's really hot, there's one product that's a huge hit every year: the portable air conditioner. In France, around 330,000 are sold annually, but those who own one are also aware of its drawbacks. First, it's very expensive. Expect to pay between €300 and €700. Second, it's not exactly discreet, especially with that infamous hose that you have to run through a slightly open window. In short, it's not ideal. You've probably seen this amazing video circulating on social media. "Every summer, I told myself a simple fan would be enough. The result? 30°C in my living room and sleepless nights suffering from the heat. I should have just bought the Polara FreshOne. It's a real air conditioner, but without a hose to run through the window." The video shows people explaining that they can no longer stand their old portable air conditioner because, firstly, it used too much electricity, and secondly, they couldn't stand the large exhaust hose running across the room. But these internet users seem to have found the solution. The FreshOne from Polara, a hoseless air conditioner—it was so simple, yet so clever. If it were true, it would be a small revolution, especially at that price: €259. So, is it a brilliant innovation or just clever marketing? To find out, we bought their device, and you'll see, what follows is quite surprising. ➽ Welcome to the Que Choisir Ensemble channel! ➽ We are France's leading consumer association, here to inform you, support you, and work together to defend your rights. ➽ High-tech, appliances, home, cars, health and wellness, money and insurance, food—everything you need to know about these purchasing topics is right here to help you make the right choices as a consumer. Find all our advice in the form of tests, analyses, and comparisons now! #WhatToChooseTogether