How loud is the Argo Relax Style?

52 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.

What size room does the Argo Relax Style cool?

It is rated to cool a room 22–30 m² (2.6 kW · 10,000 BTU).

Do I need a professional to install the Argo Relax Style?

No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

Portable monoblocA

Argo

Relax Style

Name: Argo Relax Style
Brand: Argo

An Italian-brand single-hose portable with a strong 2.6 kW output and good dehumidifying for the price. It plugs in and vents through a window, no fitting needed.

€349

List price

unit only, plug-in, window kit included

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 2.6 kW · 10,000 BTU
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: 22–30 m²
SEER (cooling): Not published
SCOP (heating): Not published
Energy class (cooling): A
Energy class (heating): Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Indoor noise

What is good

10000 BTU output suits rooms up to ~30 m2
Four fan speeds and strong dehumidification (~34 L/day)
Eco R290 refrigerant
Lightweight at ~28 kg for its class

What to watch

Single-hose, so cooling drops in hot, leaky rooms
Up to 64 dB(A) at full speed
No smart controls

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a portable monobloc. The most regulation-light option by far. No F-gas certified installer is needed because you never break into the refrigerant circuit, no planning permission or permit is triggered since nothing is fixed to the building, and a landlord usually cannot refuse it as there are no permanent alterations. The main constraints are the tenancy or building rules on window-kit appearance and noise nuisance to neighbours.

Installation

Plug and play

Refrigerant

R290

GeneralRenters: get written landlord consent firstReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

Common questions about the Argo Relax Style

How loud is the Argo Relax Style?: 52 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
How energy-efficient is the Argo Relax Style?: Its efficiency rating is A.
What size room does the Argo Relax Style cool?: It is rated to cool a room 22–30 m² (2.6 kW · 10,000 BTU).
Do I need a professional to install the Argo Relax Style?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

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