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Climate devices and fans are in high demand for heat
Climate devices, fans and air conditioning systems make the high temperatures more bearable. They are extremely popular with customers, as a survey among dealers shows.
The heat wave increases the demand and sales of fans, air conditioning devices and air conditioning in Germany. This was the result of a survey by the German Press Agency among around ten large trading companies.
Fans and air conditioners are currently in great demand, said a spokeswoman for the electronics chains Media Markt and Saturn. Sufficient goods are currently in stock in the markets and online shops. However, since the manufacturers’ capacities are limited, only limited quantities could be delivered. The company did not name sales figures.
The commercial group Otto also has a large customer interest. “Air conditioning” and “fan” have been the most wanted terms in the online shop in the past seven days. The number of air conditioners and fans sold more than doubled compared to the previous week. The orders had already increased significantly in the second half of June.
Evaluation: Mobile air conditioners consume a lot of electricity
The hardware store chains Obi and Hornbach as well as the discounter Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd are currently reporting on high demand. “Occasionally, the selection of available devices in our inpatient markets is lower. However, supplies are already on the move,” said a speech by Hornbach.
It is similar with online retailer Galaxus. In June, more than three times as many air conditioning systems were sold as in the same month, the company said. In the first half of the year, the sales figures were higher than throughout 2024. “I have never experienced such a boom,” says Daniela Sanzoni, who is responsible for this area at Galaxus.
However, mobile air conditioning units cause high electricity costs, as an evaluation of the portals verivox and test reports.de shows. The annual electricity consumption therefore corresponds to about a third of the purchase price.
Climate systems are also not without controversy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, the use of such devices was the main reason for the worldwide increased energy requirement in the past year.
dpa
Source: Stern
