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Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?
UK heatwaves are driving increased air conditioner sales, with some residents like Jon Connorton using portable units to combat high indoor temperatures. Portable air conditioners cool rooms by expelling heat through hoses attached to windows or doors.
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