Full transparency bestie: This post has Amazon.ae affiliate links. If you buy through them, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend stuff I actually use in my Ajman apartment with Harami judging me 😺
After testing free hacks in Post #1 + #10, I started buying cheap Amazon UAE products. Some were trash, 5 actually saved money. Here’s the real test:
1. Blackout Thermal Curtains - 35 AED
Problem: Sun blasting through windows = AC fighting all day
Product: 2-Panel Blackout Curtains 140x220cm
Test: Put on west-facing window. Room dropped 4°C by 3pm. AC runs less.
DEWA Impact: ∼60 AED saved per month
Link: Blackout Curtains on Amazon.ae
Pro tip: Get dark colors. Light colors let more heat through.
2. Door Draft Stopper - 18 AED
Problem: Cold air escaping under bedroom door
Product: Foam Door Draft Guard
Test: Slid under door. AC stopped cycling every 5 mins.
DEWA Impact: ∼25 AED saved per month
Link: Door Draft Stopper on Amazon.ae
Harami test: He tried to eat it. It survived. 10/10.
3. Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer - 29 AED
Problem: Guessing room temp = setting AC too cold
Product: Mini Digital Temp + Humidity Monitor
Test: Realized my room was actually 23°C when AC said 25°C. Stopped overcooling.
DEWA Impact: ∼40 AED saved per month just from awareness
Link: Digital Thermometer on Amazon.ae
Game changer: Now I only set AC when room hits 26°C+
4. Microfiber AC Filter Cloths - 22 AED for 10pcs
Problem: Washing filters every 2 weeks is annoying
Product: Disposable AC Filter Mesh Sheets
Test: Cut to size, stick over filter. Peel off + toss when dusty. 30 sec job.
DEWA Impact: AC stays efficient = ∼30 AED saved
Link: AC Filter Mesh on Amazon.ae
Time saver: I do this instead of washing. Lazy girl win.
5. Tower Fan with Remote - 149 AED
Problem: Need air movement but AC alone = expensive
Product: 40-inch Tower Fan with Timer
Test: AC at 25°C + fan on speed 2. Feels like 22°C.
DEWA Impact: Running fan costs 8 AED/month vs AC extra 100 AED/month
Link: Tower Fan on Amazon.ae
Worth it: Used daily since May. Quiet enough to sleep with.
Total Spent: 253 AED
Total Saved in 2 months: ∼310 AED on DEWA
Verdict: Paid for itself in 6 weeks. Math checks out.
Important: Prime delivery in UAE is fast. I got most items in 1-2 days in Ajman. Check “Fulfilled by Amazon” for no customs drama.
Don’t buy these though: Those mini USB “portable ACs” on TikTok. Tested one. Blows warm air + costs 80 AED. Total scam ❌
Your turn: Which one are you grabbing first? Comment your room situation and I’ll tell you which product fits best.
Disclaimer: Prices change on Amazon. Check link for current AED price. Results vary based on apartment size + AC tonnage.
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