JML Air Cooler, Portable Fan and Humidifier - Chillmax Air Pure Chill 2.0, 4-Speed Settings with Dual Mist Spray Jets, Evaporative Hydro-Chill Filter, Easy Clean Alternative Air Conditioning Unit

This review is given on the day the item arrived. It's 27 celsius outside and I need something at my desk to take the edge of a sweltering room. The package arrived on time and in excellent condition. On opening, the item was well packed, with neat tape to secure movable parts. Instructions are clear and effective. The item is based on simple science; the cooling effect of the fan enhanced by water evaporation. Water and ice added to a reservoir at the top feeds a pair of 'misters' which sent fine water droplets into the path of a small fan. The air then blows across a cartridge of wetted felt sponges which when wetted (for greater effect it can be frozen prior to use). As moisture evaporates from the sponges the fanned air is further cooled. The unit is neat, compact and effective. I've used one of these before, and found it effective. This, newer model, has some improvements. The cartridge drawer moves more smoothly. Amongst other improvements, I notice that the cartridge is narrower, but with thicker sponges to hold more water. The water reservoir at the top seems to be larger. There are two misters instead of one. An issue I've had with a previous model (different brand name) relates to the high limescale content of our tap water. Over time, limescale will built up where water passes through to the misters; I've used a squirt of bathroom limescale remover spray to dissolve the little deposit. It worked for me, but I can't tell if this might cause corrosion over time. I don't see any suggestions / cautions about limescale remover in the instructions, so I guess that's done at your own risk. OK, so this particular item looks like it will last well in my home. We don't treat things roughly. The previous model, which is now three or four years old is still functioning just fine in another room. On day one, this is a great little fan/evapouration cooler for my desktop.

I normally really like JML stuff, it's quite often good quality at low prices, but this is the absolutely opposite - rubbish, and expensive for what it is. I ordered two to help cope with the last heatwave, especially for my 96 year old Mother, as I was so worried about her struggling in the heat. I got one for her living room and one for her bedroom. I only opened one and thought it made sense to try just one first, and I'm really glad I did. It's useless. I soaked the cartridge and put it in the freezer for 6 hours before use. I put both water AND ice in the water tank. With the fan on boost and misting on full, it was absolutely NO cooler than the tower fan that she already has in her room! The build quality feels cheap and nasty, very flimsy. The only nice bit about it is the night light part, but I'm not paying £40 for a glorified lamp! Just to clarify, I did NOT expect miracles from this device. I wasn't expecting it to be like air con or to be able to cool a room. I knew it was a personal cooler, designed for use in close proximity to a person. My plan was to put one on her bedside table and one in the living room on the side table, but even with my hand right in front of it, it was useless. If it couldn't cool my hand, there was no hope of it helping to keep my Mam cool. This is one JML product I sadly cannot recommend. It's a total waste of money.

Not an air conditioner. This is a small, portable air cooler. It does not cool down a room, unless it's a very tiny room. This blows cooled air into a localised area. That being said, if you position it close to you, you can feel it. Putting the insert into the freezer helps, as does topping it up with water and running the mister. The mister will put water into the air so best to put on a cloth or tea towel. The cooler is noisy so disruptive at night when trying to sleep. You can turn the night light off if it's too bright. Once you understand the limitations you can make it work for you. Don't set your sights too high. Overall, not bad, but not perfect.

Bought 3 of these for different rooms in the house... chose them as the price was pretty good and thought I'd chance it! Pleasantly surprised at how effective it is, especially compared to some ceiling fans we have that just circulate hot air! Definitely makes a difference to the temperature of the room, especially when it has cold water and ice in the water compartment. It has a cartridge that can be soaked in water and put in the freezer for half an hour, but to be honest, ice cubes in some cold water also works well! Definitely recommend if you're on a budget!

Compact and easy to use. I like the light feature and that there is the option to have no light at all. I froze the filter like the instructions tell you to and filled the water compartment with cool water from the fridge, and in 32 degree weather it is pushing out noticeably cooler air than other standard fans in the house. All 3 fan speeds are effective but no oscillating so needs to be directed to you all the time to feel the benefit. Marked it down a star as it’s quite noisy and the misting feature has no effect if the filter is not in it.

40 quid for this piece of plastic. A total waste of money, it's not effective at all and it does not push out chilled air at all. Much weaker than a cheap conventional fan. As for the so called "mist" feature...well, turn it on and you will notice absolutely no difference whatsoever. Noisy too which I would have accepted if it had just done what it says it does on the advert etc.

So amazing and nice! Quiet, chilly and keeps us cool in this insane hot weather. Damn well purchase! I may buy second one!

it does blow out lovely cold air yes. But it switches it self off after 5 minutes. the plug goes extremely hot. which is such a shame but it works lovely but it doesn’t stay on at all for it to properly work. very disappointed