The Room 101 thread - for things you hate or just having a bloody good moan

[Raid]

Thankfully I have windows in the front and rear of the house I can open to get a good through-draught going, but that only works when there's actual air movement outside, which didn't really pick up until half ten on saturday for me.

Has anyone ever actually investigated proper air conditioners? I think this situation's the new normal in terms of the UK climate, and given how badly I cope with the heat maybe it's time I actually buy myself one. I just don't want to have to drill a whopping great exhaust hole in the side of my house.

[Wrathbone]

My parents have got a portable one, but only use it as a last resort (like this weekend) because it's a faff to set up the window screen. I'm not sure it'd work great in my house as the insulation is less than ideal.

As for built-in aircon, I think you're looking at £1500+ per room for a basic setup. Honestly, I'd stump the cost if I was certain it'd be effective and the noise of the external unit wasn't noticeable from inside, which is a concern given how small my house is. I'll probably just make do and grouse about it a few days per year.

[Sly Boots]

Years ago my dad installed a ceiling fan in his bedroom as a cheaper cost solution, and he swears by it in the summer.

[Raid]

Fans don't really work for me, my eyes dry out really quickly if there's much in the way of air movement and that's almost as bad as the heat. The eye drops the optician recommended don't even take the edge off.