Scandinavian homes turn to low‑cost cooling methods and portable AC units

Homeowners in Norway and Denmark are adopting inexpensive strategies to keep indoor temperatures down during hot summer months. Advice highlighted includes shading windows early in the morning, using light curtains, limiting appliance use, hanging damp sheets, and placing indoor plants with water bowls—practices inspired by Italian habits that keep homes cool without air‑conditioning.

In addition, a portable air‑conditioning unit from Beko (model BP412C) is gaining attention for its high cooling capacity of 3,500 W, adjustable temperature range of 16 °C to 31 °C, and self‑evaporating system that eliminates the need to empty water tanks. Weighing about 20 kg and equipped with wheels, the unit can be moved between rooms, offers a night‑mode for sleep comfort, and operates at a noise level of 63–65 dB.