News, comparisons, practical guides and insights: everything to help you choose well and get the most out of your cooling devices.
Welcome to the All Cool blog. Fans, air conditioners, coolers, misters and insulated containers hold no secrets for our team. This blog is where we share that expertise, not to drown you in technical detail, but to help you make the right choices, with confidence. You'll find four main families of articles here: News to follow the latest launches and market trends; Comparisons to settle the score between models, backed by real testing; Guides to answer your practical questions; and Insights to understand cooling technologies in depth. Enjoy your reading, and don't hesitate to browse our product pages to move from theory to purchase.
Nearly 1.9 million fans and air conditioners sold in a fortnight, shelves cleared before lunchtime and prices climbing steeply: the summer of 2026 has pushed the cooling market to breaking point. Here is what it means if you need to equip your home right now.
Published on 5 August 2026 by Christophe
One appliance that heats in winter and cools in summer, or a simple heater for the cold months? We compare efficiency, price, running cost and noise to help you choose the right fit for your home and budget.
Published on 14 September 2026 by Christophe
An evaporative cooler that seems to do nothing on a muggy day isn't broken: it's physics. How evaporation works, its theoretical ceiling in humid air, and what ultrasonic misting really changes.
Published on 11 September 2026 by Julien
Low pressure or high pressure, pedestal or wall kit: the right mister depends on your space and how you plan to use it. Here is how to choose it well, install it safely, and keep it running all season.
Published on 7 September 2026 by Julien
At the IFA 2026 trade show in Berlin, Samsung and LG unveiled their new generation of home cooling appliances: an air conditioner that adjusts its airflow to your position in the room, a fridge that understands a full sentence and anticipates when its door will open. Behind the word AI, here is what is genuinely new, and what is still marketing.
Published on 5 September 2026 by Christophe
For just a couple of outings a year, is a hard cooler worth the extra cost, or will a soft cooler do the job? Real-world autonomy, budget and common sense compared.
Published on 3 September 2026 by Gilles
Seeing “R290” more often on new air conditioners and fridges? This refrigerant, with an almost negligible climate impact, is steadily replacing older fluids under a strict EU regulation.
Published on 27 August 2026 by Christophe
A neglected portable air conditioner loses efficiency, draws more electricity and wears out faster. Four simple habits, filter, condensate tank, coil and off-season storage, are enough to keep it performing well and add years to its lifespan.
Published on 25 August 2026 by Christophe
Set a standing mister on the ground in ten seconds, or fix a misting kit along the pergola to cool the whole patio: these two approaches don't offer the same coverage, the same installation effort or the same budget. Our comparison to help you choose.
Published on 23 August 2026 by Julien
Europe is coming out of a record-breaking summer. While fans sold out in every shop, one appliance took the strain in silence: the fridge. Its climate class, that two-letter code marked SN, N, ST or T, explains why some of them gave up.
Published on 20 August 2026 by Pierre
France has just cut VAT on installing a reversible air-to-air heat pump from 10% to 5.5%. It echoes a rule the UK has applied since 2023, and both use the same test: the unit has to be permanently fixed. Portable air conditioners are excluded on both sides of the Channel.
Published on 14 August 2026 by Christophe
A notice posted at Shanghai airport went around the internet: Air France-KLM does not accept portable air conditioners, in the cabin or in the hold. This is not an airline whim, it comes down to the refrigerant inside.
Published on 11 August 2026 by Guillaume
Dogs barely sweat: they cool down mainly by panting and through their paw pads, a system far less effective than human sweating during a heatwave. The essential habits and gear to help your dog get through summer safely, without the risk of heatstroke.
Published on 10 August 2026 by Guillaume