Dropping Science Limited · Portable air conditioners

Home of Luvaire™ and Sciencechill™

A UK company presenting its two brands. Each offers 9000 and 12000 BTU portable air conditioners — R290 refrigerant, a remote, and a 24-hour timer.

Meet the range ↓Which size?
Two brandsR290 refrigerantCool · Dry · Fan24h timer
Luvaire 9000 BTU portable air conditioner in a room setting
Sciencechill portable air conditioner, three-quarter view
Luvaire™ · Sciencechill™9000 and 12000 BTU/h

Product photography from each brand. Final photography TBC

The range

Four models.
Two brands.

Luvaire™ and Sciencechill™ each offer a 9000 and a 12000 BTU unit. Choose by brand and room size. All four share simple controls, quiet sleep mode and automatic condensate evaporation.

Luvaire LV-09 9000 BTU unit, front view
Luvaire
LV-09 · 9000 BTU

Luvaire 9000

For bedrooms, studies and home offices. 9000 BTU/h (2.6 kW) of cooling for rooms of about 12–18 m² indicative

2.6 kWCooling
12–18 m²Room size*
≈2.0–2.4 mRadius*

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Luvaire LV-12 12000 BTU unit, front view
Luvaire
LV-12 · 12000 BTU

Luvaire 12000

For living rooms and open-plan spaces. 12000 BTU/h (3.5 kW) of cooling and 350 m³/h airflow for rooms of about 22–25 m² indicative

3.5 kWCooling
22–25 m²Room size*
≈2.6–2.8 mRadius*

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Sciencechill SC-09 carton artwork
Sciencechill
SC-09 · 9000 BTU

Sciencechill 9000

For bedrooms, studies and home offices. 9000 BTU/h (2.6 kW) of cooling for rooms of about 12–18 m² indicative

2.6 kWCooling
12–18 m²Room size*
≈2.0–2.4 mRadius*

View SC-09 →

Sciencechill SC-12 carton artwork
Sciencechill
SC-12 · 12000 BTU

Sciencechill 12000

For living rooms and open-plan spaces. 12000 BTU/h (3.5 kW) of cooling and 350 m³/h airflow for rooms of about 22–25 m² indicative

3.5 kWCooling
22–25 m²Room size*
≈2.6–2.8 mRadius*

View SC-12 →

*Indicative, to be confirmed. Room size is the factory application area. Radius is the radius of a circle with that floor area. Results depend on insulation, sun and ceiling height. Each model opens on its brand site.

Selected 9000 BTU unit
LV-09 · SC-09

9000 BTU

9000BTU/hCooling power
2600WCooling capacity
300m³/hAir volume
≤ 65 dB(A)Noise level
970WRated input (cooling)
1.2L/hMoisture removal

Net weight 22.5 kg TBC · 330 × 292 mm footprint, height TBC · 220-240V~ 50 Hz · Energy rating / EER TBC. Shared by Luvaire LV-09 and Sciencechill SC-09.

Which one is right for my room?

Match it to your floor area.

9000 BTU12–18 m² · e.g. bedroom 12000 BTU22–25 m² · living room

Indicative areas from the factory quotation, to be confirmed. Diagram not to scale. Both brands share these two sizes.

9000 BTU12000 BTU
ModelsLV-09 · SC-09LV-12 · SC-12
Best forBedroom, studyLiving room, open-plan
Room size*12–18 m²22–25 m²
Cooling9000 BTU/h · 2.6 kW12000 BTU/h · 3.5 kW
Airflow300 m³/h350 m³/h
Size (mm)330×292×686.5 TBC345×370×714
Energy / EERTBCTBC

Rule of thumb: rooms up to about 18 m², choose the 9000. Around 22–25 m², choose the 12000.

Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.

R290 refrigerant

Natural refrigerant gas (GWP 3) that complies with environmental directives.

Cool, Dry & Fan

Cooling, dehumidifying and fan-only modes. Set 16–31 °C.

Remote control

Mode, fan speed, timer, sleep and swing swing optional

24-hour timer

Switch on before you get home, or off after you fall asleep.

Sleep mode

Adjusts the set temperature gradually and locks the fan on low for quieter nights.

Auto-evaporation

Condensate is expelled through the exhaust hose in cooling mode. Continuous drainage option and a water-full alarm.

Window kit

Exhaust hose and window fitting contents TBC

Wi-Fi / app

Optional at the factory, not confirmed TBC

220-240V~ 50 Hz

UK plug shown on the factory sample TBC

Luvaire 12000 in a room settingSciencechill portable air conditioner, three-quarter view

Illustrative photography from each brand. Final product photography TBC

Troubleshooting

Quick fixes, straight
from the manual.

Unit doesn’t start when you press Power
Possible cause
  • Water-full lamp blinking: the water tank is full.
  • Room temperature is already lower than the set temperature (cooling mode).
What to do
  • Empty the water tank.
  • Reset the temperature.
Not cooling enough
Possible cause
  • Doors or windows not closed
  • Heat sources in the room
  • Exhaust hose not connected or blocked
  • Temperature set too high
  • Air inlet blocked
What to do
  • Close all doors and windows
  • Remove heat sources if possible
  • Connect or clean the exhaust hose
  • Reset the temperature
  • Clean the air inlet
Noisy
Possible cause
  • Floor not level or not flat enough
  • Sound of refrigerant flowing inside the unit
What to do
  • Place on flat, level ground if possible
  • This is normal
E1Room temperature sensor
Possible cause
  • Room temperature sensor failed
What to do
  • Replace the room temperature sensor (the unit can still work without replacement). Contact support.
E2Evaporator coil sensor
Possible cause
  • Evaporator coil sensor failed
What to do
  • Replace the evaporator coil sensor. Contact support.
E3 / FLWater tank full
Possible cause
  • Water tank full. The indicator lights, the buzzer sounds 5 times and the compressor stops.
What to do
  • Remove the water plug at the drain under the unit and let the water drain out. The unit then returns to normal operation.

Unplug the unit before cleaning or draining.

FAQ

Good questions.

Do I need to install it?
No permanent installation. Fit the exhaust hose and window kit, plug into a grounded socket and switch on.
Do I have to empty water?
In cooling mode, condensate is evaporated through the exhaust hose. If the tank fills, the unit shows E3/FL and stops. Drain it with the plug underneath. Continuous drainage with a hose is also possible.
Does it heat?
Both ranges are specified as cooling only, with dehumidify and fan modes. TBC
Can I control it from my phone?
Wi-Fi is not confirmed for these models. TBC
Where should I put it?
Indoors, on flat level ground. Keep it away from direct sunlight, water splashes and sources of ignition, and not near a bath, shower or pool. The room must meet the minimum floor area given in the manual.
What about the warranty?
TBC
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Support

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Emailsupport@droppingscience.co.uk
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