Best Under £300Best for BedroomLast updated: June 2026

MeacoCool MC Series 9000 BTU Review

Best value under £300 — honest specs, UK brand support and genuine 9000 BTU output.

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Meaco

MeacoCool MC Series 9000 BTU

Rating

4.5/5 (987 reviews)

BTU

9,000 BTU

Room size

Up to 22m²

Noise

Quiet (46 dB)

Energy

Class A

Delivery

2-3-days

£249£299

at Meaco Direct

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Pros

Excellent value under £250
UK brand with strong customer support
True 9000 BTU output (not inflated)
Sleep mode reduces noise to 46 dB
Compact enough for smaller UK rooms

Cons

App connectivity not available
Water tank needs emptying in humid weather

Who should buy this

Budget-conscious buyers wanting reliable UK brand support

Excellent value under £250
UK brand with strong customer support
True 9000 BTU output (not inflated)

Who should avoid this

App connectivity not available
Water tank needs emptying in humid weather

Full Review

Meaco is a trusted UK brand, and the MC 9000 delivers honest performance at an honest price.

Key Specifications

Modes	Cool, Fan, Dehumidify, Sleep
Timer	24-hour
Weight	24 kg
Wattage	870W
Hose Type	Single hose
Room Size	Up to 22m²
BTU Output	9,000 BTU
Dimensions	34 × 34 × 73 cm
Noise Level	46 dB
Energy Class	A
Cooling Capacity	2.6 kW

Running Cost Estimate

Based on 870W wattage, 8 hours/day at the UK average electricity price of £0.24/kWh.

£0.209

Per hour

£1.67

Per day (8 hrs)

£50.10

Per month (30 days)

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