How loud is the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB?

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

What size room does the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB cool?

It is rated to cool a room 15–20 m² (2.6 kW · 9,000 BTU).

Do I need a professional to install the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB?

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

Portable monoblocA

Black+Decker

BXAC40006GB

Name: Black+Decker BXAC40006GB
Brand: Black+Decker

A budget-friendly 9K single-hose portable that runs quietly on its low setting and handles small rooms well. A sensible no-frills pick when price and quiet matter more than smart features.

€329

List price

approx EUR equivalent; 3-in-1 cooler, dehumidifier and fan

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 2.6 kW · 9,000 BTU
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: 15–20 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

Quiet low setting, around 49 dB, good for bedrooms
Affordable, well-known DIY-brand value
Eco R290 refrigerant and Class A cooling
Self-evaporating design and 24-hour timer

What to watch

Single-hose, so efficiency drops in hot, sealed rooms
No Wi-Fi or app control
Best for smaller rooms, up to about 20 m2
Only a 1-year guarantee

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 Black+Decker BXAC40006GB

How loud is the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB?: 49 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
How energy-efficient is the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB?: Its efficiency rating is A.
What size room does the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB cool?: It is rated to cool a room 15–20 m² (2.6 kW · 9,000 BTU).
Do I need a professional to install the Black+Decker BXAC40006GB?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

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