Aldi is selling an air conditioner that's £260 cheaper than a Curry's buy this weekend
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BUDGET superstore Aldi is selling an air conditioner for a bargain price this weekend.
And what's better, it's a whopping £260 cheaper than its Curry's counterpart meaning you can keep cool this summer without breaking the budget.
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The budget retailer is selling an air conditioning unit for a bargain price
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Keep your space cool and get ready for the warmer weather with Aldi's Ambiano Air Cooler for just £39.99.
Whether you're tossing and turning trying to sleep at night or constantly fanning yourself while watching TV, this bargain buy may be for you.
Suitable for rooms up to 108 square feet, this nifty machine is equipped with three speed levels with a water tank capacity of 5.5 litres.
It also features a swish touch panel and LED display but also provides a screen-off function.
It's easy to move around your home too with carrying handles on the side and four wheels for easy transportation.
Also included is a 12-hour timer, so you don't leave it on constantly and waste electricity.
Other features include automatic air swing and overheat protection all for an affordable price.
The supermarket says the device 'uses evaporative cooling technology for an affordable solution to chilling out.'
It works by drawing in hot air, and then forcing it through wet pads to cool it as it evaporates.
The cooled air is then released into the room using a fan inside.
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Released air contains moisture and can increase the humidity of the room, which can be refreshing on a dry day.
All you need is to add water to the back and you're ready to go.
Ready to fly off the store's shelves once again, this air cooler comes in nearly £300 cheaper than Curry's model.
While the product cools a larger area and has a 24-hour timer, you still need to stick a hose out of the window rather than just add water to the back.
That being said, the Curry's version has received good reviews but comes in at £299.99.
Luckily, the Ambiano Air Cooler isn't the only fan Aldi are selling.
The budget retailer recently brought back its Ambiano Bladeless Fan just in time for summer and its available now.
Part of Aldi's Specialbuys, the chic Design Fan also comes in at £39.99 making it much easier on the bank balance than rivals.
Also hitting the Specialbuys shelves this week are £3.99 garden must-haves and £4 Crocs dupes.
The popular discount chain has revealed 36 garden essential products - and crocs dupes to wear while you're gardening.
Prices start at just £1.99 and go up to £19.99, with several top-shelf items for a fraction of the cost you'd pay at big-name stores.
That includes Mini Pruning Shears, scanning at Aldi for just £3.99.
Shoppers can also snap up sleeker items like Solar Marrakesh Crook Lanterns for £12.99 and Solar Plastic Spotlights for £3.99.
To find your nearest Aldi, you can go to its website and use the Store Finder tool.
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