How loud is the Qlima P 528?

65 dB(A) indoors, louder than a dishwasher.

What size room does the Qlima P 528 cool?

It is rated to cool a room 20–26 m² (2.64 kW · 9,000 BTU).

Do I need a professional to install the Qlima P 528?

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

Portable monoblocA

Qlima

P 528

Name: Qlima P 528
Brand: Qlima

A Wi-Fi connected 9K portable with strong dehumidifying performance and app control. It handles medium rooms well, though it is noticeably loud when running flat out.

€419

List price

approx EUR equivalent of GBP 370; Wi-Fi enabled with app control

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 2.64 kW · 9,000 BTU
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: 20–26 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

Built-in Wi-Fi with smartphone and tablet app control
Eco R290 refrigerant, Class A cooling
Strong dehumidification, up to roughly 26 l/24h
Established Dutch heating-and-cooling brand

What to watch

Loud at full speed, around 65 dB(A)
Single-hose, so cooling efficiency drops in very hot rooms
Heavier unit at about 29 kg
Best for medium rooms, not large open-plan spaces

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 Qlima P 528

How loud is the Qlima P 528?: 65 dB(A) indoors, louder than a dishwasher.
How energy-efficient is the Qlima P 528?: Its efficiency rating is A.
What size room does the Qlima P 528 cool?: It is rated to cool a room 20–26 m² (2.64 kW · 9,000 BTU).
Do I need a professional to install the Qlima P 528?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

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