Frequently asked questions
Portable AC restock alerts
Everything about how BunnyDing watches UK shops and emails you the moment a portable, all-in-one or window air conditioner is back in stock.
What is a portable air conditioner with no outdoor unit?
A portable air conditioner is a free-standing, all-in-one unit that cools a room without any outdoor condenser. It sits on castors and vents warm air out of a window through a flexible exhaust hose, so there is nothing to mount outside and no permanent installation. All-in-one, monoblock and window units are the other no-outdoor-unit options.
How do I get an alert when a portable air conditioner is back in stock?
Subscribe on BunnyDing with the email address where you want the alert. We continuously check the UK retailers we cover, and the moment a portable, window or all-in-one air conditioner comes back into stock we email you a direct link so you can buy it before it sells out again.
Which UK shops does BunnyDing watch?
We watch thirteen UK retailers for air-conditioner stock, including John Lewis, Argos, Homebase, Currys, B&Q, AO, Tesco, Amazon, Very, Wickes, The Range, Robert Dyas and Toolstation — plus Argos in-store collection near you. Each has a working stock check, so we only alert on genuine, live availability rather than guesses.
How much does BunnyDing cost, and how long does a watch last?
BunnyDing is a one-off payment per watch — no subscription and no recurring charge. That one-off payment covers 30 days of monitoring, and as a current promotion we add 2 months free on top, so a watch bought now runs for up to about 3 months, or until you cancel. During that time we watch for restocks and email you when the air conditioner you want is available again.
Do you cover in-store stock as well as online?
Yes. Alongside the online retailers we cover, we can check Argos in-store availability near you, so if a unit is out of stock for delivery but sitting on a local shelf, you can still be told where to collect it.
Will you send me spam or share my email address?
No. We only email you about the air-conditioner restocks you asked us to watch, plus the confirmation and receipt for your one-off payment. We never sell or share your email address, and every alert includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
What is the difference between portable, window and all-in-one air conditioners?
Portable units are free-standing and vent through a window hose. Window units fit inside a window opening and vent heat straight outside through the unit. All-in-one (monoblock or through-wall) units are a single indoor box with no outdoor condenser. None of them need a separate outdoor unit, which is why they suit UK homes and flats.
Why do portable air conditioners sell out so quickly in the UK?
UK homes are rarely fitted with fixed air conditioning, so during a heatwave demand for portable and all-in-one units spikes far faster than retailers can restock. Popular models sell out within hours, which is exactly why a back-in-stock alert helps you buy one the moment it returns.
Ready to be first to the next restock? Get restock alerts or read the full buying guide.