BicCamera’s Bic Idea Brand Launches “Spot Air Conditioner” and “Portable Room Air Conditioner” to Combat Indoor Heat Without Installation Work

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Background of Development

Many homes have spaces such as kitchens, changing rooms, toilets, and workspaces where heat can be a concern, but installing a fixed air conditioner presents challenges due to construction, cost, or installation conditions. Bic Idea has consistently offered easy-to-introduce cooling appliances that do not require installation work to address these persistent indoor heat issues. This year, in addition to the continued offering of the spot air conditioner, a new portable room air conditioner has been developed to meet the demand for more robust cooling. These two models cater to both specific spot cooling needs and the desire to make an entire room more comfortable.

Product Features

1. No Installation Work Required, Ready to Use from Day One (Common to both models)

Both models eliminate the need for wall drilling or piping work. By utilizing a provided window panel, the exhaust duct can be attached, and the unit simply plugs into an outlet. This design reduces the burden of installation.

The products come with four window panels, allowing for installation in various window sizes. A single panel can accommodate windows up to 70.2cm, while using two or more panels allows for widths between approximately 91.2cm and 231.2cm.

Window panel installation
Window panel with exhaust duct

2. 4-in-1 Functionality: Cooling, Heating, Dry, and Fan (Common to both models)

These units can be used year-round, adapting to different seasons and purposes. They offer cooling for summer, dehumidification for the rainy season, fan operation, and even heating for colder periods.

Both models include a convenient “sleep setting,” which dims the LED display and operates at a low fan speed. The unit automatically stops after 12 hours, making it suitable for use during sleep.

Control panel showing various functions
Digital display with mode options

3. “Spot Air Conditioner” for Targeted Cooling

The Spot Air Conditioner is a fixed-speed model designed to cool specific hot areas. It offers a cooling capacity of 2.3kW (50Hz) / 2.6kW (60Hz), making it suitable for delivering focused cool air to places like kitchens, changing rooms, or workspaces when needed.

Spot Air Conditioner unit
Spot Air Conditioner in a workspace

4. “Portable Room Air Conditioner” with Inverter Control

The Portable Room Air Conditioner is a newly developed model featuring inverter control. With a cooling capacity of 3.8kW, it regulates motor rotation speed based on the set temperature and ambient conditions. This higher output addresses the need to make an entire room more comfortable.

Portable Room Air Conditioner unit
Portable Room Air Conditioner in a child's room

5. Remote Control Operation (Common to both models)

Both models include a remote control for convenient operation and setting changes from a distance. The remote for the Portable Room Air Conditioner features a backlit LCD, allowing for smooth operation even in dark environments like bedrooms.

Product Overview

Feature Spot Air Conditioner (BIM-PA26A) Portable Room Air Conditioner (BIT-PA38A)
Price (incl. tax) 39,800 yen 69,800 yen
Body Size (approx.) W303 x H696 x D286 mm W410 x H720 x D355 mm
Body Weight (approx.) 20.7 kg 25 kg
Power Cord 1.8 m 1.8 m
Power Supply AC100V 50/60Hz AC100V 50/60Hz
Cooling Power Consumption 800W (50Hz) / 840W (60Hz) 1.15kW
Cooling Capacity 2.3kW (50Hz) / 2.6kW (60Hz) 3.8kW
Cooling Operating Current 9.8A (50Hz) / 8.8A (60Hz) 11.5A
Heating Power Consumption 820W (50Hz) / 870W (60Hz) 1.0kW
Heating Capacity 2.0kW (50Hz) / 2.2kW (60Hz) 3.0kW
Heating Operating Current 10.4A (50Hz) / 9.0A (60Hz) 10.5A
Dehumidification Capacity (per day) 34L (50Hz) / 38L (60Hz) 65L
Common Accessories Remote control (requires 2 AAA alkaline batteries, not included), Exhaust duct, Duct end, Exhaust nozzle, Rail fixing attachment x2, Window panel set (A/B/C/D 1 each), Window fixing bracket, Gap sponge seal x4, Drain hose, Window panel fixing screw set x9, Rain cover part, Insect screen part

About “Bic Idea”

“Bic Idea” is an original brand developed by BicCamera, born from its “Science of Desire” research, which leverages customer understanding and specialist sales knowledge cultivated since the company’s founding. The brand’s philosophy, “Better than good, ‘Well done!'”, drives the creation of products that aim to spark desire. In an era where purchasing can become routine, Bic Idea promotes product development that achieves both satisfaction and discovery through a scientific approach to consumer desires.

Bic Idea brand concept

Company Overview

Company Name: BicCamera Inc.
Head Office: 3-23-23 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Founded: May 1978
Representative: Toru Akiho, President and Representative Director
Business Activities: Sales of cameras, visual products, audio products, personal computers, office automation equipment, mobile phones, home appliances, watches, games, glasses/contact lenses, pharmaceuticals, toys, sporting goods, bedding, alcoholic beverages, etc.
URL: https://www.biccamera.co.jp/

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