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      5,000 BTU (SACC) single-hose portable air conditioner

      5,000 BTU single-hose portable AC, 6.2 CEER

      Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 6.2 beats 33% of the certified 5,000 BTU or less portable air conditioners.

      A unit with these ratings delivers 5,000 BTU of real cooling (SACC), enough for about 100-150 sq ft, draws about 806 watts and costs about $109 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices. A window unit that cools as much costs about $49 a year.

      Includes LG LP0525WFR, Midea MAP05R1WWT, GE APHS05B and 354 more model numbers, all certified at these ratings. Full list

      CEER
      6.2 Combined efficiency, higher is better
      Below average · beats 33%
      Real cooling
      5,000 BTU/h (SACC)For about 100-150 sq ft
      Energy use
      605 kWh/yrAbout 806 W, at 750 hours a year
      Design
      One hose Uses room air for its condenser

      A good fit if…

      • You do not want to empty a bucket - it evaporates the water and sends it out through the hose in normal weather.

      Think twice if…

      • Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for 5,000 BTU or less portable air conditioners.
      • You want the most efficient design - one-hose units pull warm air in through gaps; dual-hose units lead the efficiency ranks.
      • You also need heat - it cools only.
      • You need to cool more than a very small room - this size covers about 100-150 sq ft at most.

      Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

      Details

      Certified ratings5,000 BTU SACC, 6.2 CEER
      Performance
      Real cooling capacity (SACC)Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity: what the unit delivers in the DOE test, after the heat it lets back in5,000 BTU/h
      CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power6.2
      Range across these modelsCertified ratings differ by test noise5,000-5,100 BTU, 6.1-6.5 CEER
      Power drawSACC divided by CEERAbout 806 W
      Yearly energy use750 hours of cooling a year605 kWh
      Design
      Hose designSingle-duct (one hose)
      HeatingNo, cooling only
      CompressorSingle speed
      Water removalSelf-evaporating (exhausts the water through the hose)
      Certification
      Certified model numbers357 (260 basic models)
      Brands67
      Size class5,000 BTU and under
      Model numbers with these ratings357 from 67 brands

      These model numbers are certified with the same capacity, efficiency, hose design, heating, drain type and compressor.They may be the same unit sold under several brands, or different products that test the same: the DOE data has no dimensions or noise figures, so check those with the maker. Ratings within about 2% in capacity and 0.3 in CEER are treated as the same; a model whose own rating differs a little shows it in brackets.

      • LGLP0525WFR (5,100 BTU), LP0526PWF (6.1 CEER)
      • MideaMAP05R1WWT (6.1 CEER), MAP05R1AWWT (6.1 CEER), MAP05R1CWWA (6.1 CEER), MAP05S1AWT-A (6.1 CEER), MAP05S1OWT-A (6.1 CEER), MAP05R1AWWT-T (6.1 CEER), MAP05R1OWWT0T (6.1 CEER)
      • GEAPHS05B (6.1 CEER)
      • BLACK+DECKERBPP05WTB (6.3 CEER), BP05JWAWF (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), BPACT05SM (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER), BPT05WTBA (6.3 CEER)
      • Hisense6508437 (6.1 CEER)
      • TCLW5P93-5 (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER)
      • DanbyDPA050B7BDB (6.1 CEER), 724062 (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER)
      • KeystoneKSTAP051PA (6.1 CEER)
      • PelonisPAP05R1BWT (6.1 CEER), PAP07R1BWT (6.1 CEER)
      • COSTWAYEP24937 (6.1 CEER), FP11174US (6.3 CEER), FP10233CA-WH, FP10233US-WH, FP10923US-WH, FP10947US-WH, FP11174US-WH (6.3 CEER)
      • PerfectAire3PORT8500A-2 (6.1 CEER)
      • Comfort-AirePS-81G (6.1 CEER), PS-81H (6.1 CEER)
      • VissaniV05PC3R (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER), VPQS05BWT (6.1 CEER), 322818130 (6.1 CEER), 322824438 (6.1 CEER), 327450111 (6.1 CEER), 327479502 (6.1 CEER), 330152993 (6.1 CEER)
      • R.W.FLAMEA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A54SZ05-8K, A54SZ06-8K, A54SZ07-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, A5407-8K-RW, A5411-8K-RW, A5413-8K-RW, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • COWSARA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-CS, A5406-8K-JP, A5411-8K-CS, A5412-8K-CS, A5413-8K-CS, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • EUHOMYAC-8 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC001-8K (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC003-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8K (6.1 CEER), ZX-AC-8-AZ-HM (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC001-8KWH-USEH (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC001-8KWH-USZX (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USTP (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER)
      • ZAFROA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, A5407-8K-ZA, A5411-8K-ZA, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • Antarctic StarA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5405-8K-AS, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • Joy PebbleA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, A5412-8K-JP, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • XbeautyA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, A5411-8K-ZA, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • KismileA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • FeelfunnPAC003-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC019-8K (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USTP (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER)
      • AuseoNPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), A5413-8K-WAL-AU
      • ElectacticA5412-8K-EL, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • EnerGlowPAC003-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USTP (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER)
      • FornidoA5407-8K, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • GleedelishPAC003-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USTP (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER)
      • KISSAIRA5412-8K-KA, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • KndkoNPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E, NPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), A5412-8K-WAL-KD
      • TempriumPAC003-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8K (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC003-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-CAZX (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USEH (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USTP (6.1 CEER), PAC009-8KWH-USZX (6.1 CEER)
      • HavatoA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP, NPL-05C/X1E, NPL6-05C/X1E, NPLA3-05C/X1E, NPLB2-05C/X1E, NPLG4A-05C/X1E, NPLH5A-05C/X1E
      • NINGPUNPD-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPL-05C/X1E, NPO-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPP-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPD1-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPD2-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPD3-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPO1-05C/X1E (6.1 CEER), NPL-05C/X1E-W, NPP-05C/X1E-W (6.3 CEER)
      • GARVEENPP-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPLD3-05C/X1E, NPLI9A-05C/X1E, NPLJ12A-05C/X1E, JHS-A019J-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), JHS-A029A-05KR-D3, JHS-A029B-05KR-D3, JHS-A029D-05KR-D3
      • ACEKOOLPAC-M08B, PAC-M08D, NPLD3-05C/X1E, NPLI9A-05C/X1E, NPLJ12A-05C/X1E
      • Joy PeppleA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP
      • LHRIVERA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP
      • RintufA5405-8K, A5407-8K, A5406-8K-CH, A5406-8K-JP
      • WAANPPB2A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPC3A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPD4A-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPPE5B-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER)
      • ACHIMCOPAC-A019J-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • CoolblusPAC-A019J-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • DENBIGJHS-A019G-5KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), JHS-A029B-05KR-D3
      • DokoworldPAC-A019J-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • DuraComfortDP08CP (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER), DP08CQ (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER)
      • HOMCOM823-041V80BK, 823-041V80CW
      • Line BlasterPAC-A019J-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • NEPONPP-05C/X1E (6.3 CEER), NPP-05C/X1E-W (6.3 CEER)
      • ROCSUMOOFAKTQ001WH, FBKTQ001WH
      • ROVSUNJHS-A019G-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), JHS-A019G1-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • SeasonsSM09R1 (6.1 CEER), SM05PAR1 (6.1 CEER)
      • SpürbarPAC-A019J-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER), PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • AIR CHOICENPLN11A-05C/X1E
      • AOBOSIA019E-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • Brothers102135 (6.1 CEER)
      • CASCADEPCAC-25 (6.1 CEER)
      • Comfort ZoneCZ-PAC-5K-WF-6A (5,100 BTU, 6.1 CEER)
      • FIOGOHUMIA019BDJ (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • GrelifeLE-PAC003 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • JHSJHS-A019J-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • JYMIPAJHS-A019E1-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • KeplerxKAPC5RC1 (6.1 CEER)
      • KtaxonJHS-A019G-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • LEMBERI8K-PAC-WHT
      • LIFEPLUSNPLC3-05C/X1E
      • MoxeayMY1000 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • PASAPAIRA019F-05KR (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • VCKLE-PAC002 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      • ZOKOPJHS-A019G1-05KR-D3 (5,100 BTU, 6.5 CEER)
      How it compares with the other 5,000 BTU or less portable units19 rating profiles
      • CEER (class median 6.2)6.2, tied with 3 other profiles
      • Yearly cost vs. class median ($109)about the same
      • Efficiency rank among 19 rating profiles#11
      • Models in the class with two hoses0%
      • Window units with similar cooling (median CEER 13.7)$49 a year

      Compared with every DOE-certified portable unit in the same size class (SACC). Each model number counts once. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

      Yearly running cost by city$14-$217

      This rating profile at each city's cooling hours and state electricity price, against a window unit that cools as much.

      CityHours¢/kWhPer yearWindow unit
      Phoenix, AZ167515.5$209$95
      Houston, TX140016.0$181$82
      Miami, FL175015.4$217$98
      Atlanta, GA77515.1$94$43
      New York, NY52528.4$120$54
      Chicago, IL47519.0$73$33
      Denver, CO35016.6$47$21
      Seattle, WA12514.2$14$6
      Ranked around it in the 5,000 BTU and under class#11 of 19
      #ModelBTU (SACC)CEERPer year
      8NINGPU NPP-05H/X1E5,0006.3$107
      9BLACK+DECKER BPACT08WT5,3006.2$116
      10Whirlpool WHNP051AW5,1506.2$112
      115,000 BTU single-hose portable AC, 6.2 CEER5,0006.2$109
      12GARVEE KY-8K/07E4,7506.2$104
      135,000 BTU single-hose portable AC, gravity drain, 6.1 CEER5,0006.1$111
      14LG LP0524WFR5,0006.1$111
      Questions7
      What size room does a unit with these ratings cool?
      5,000 BTU of real cooling (SACC) suits about 100 to 150 sq ft with normal sun and two people (about 90-135 sq ft if very sunny), by the ENERGY STAR floor-area table. Size by SACC, not the larger BTU on the box.
      How many watts does a unit with these ratings use, and what does it cost to run?
      About 806 watts at full power (5,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 6.2), roughly 7.0 amps if it runs on 115 V. At 750 hours a year and 18.0¢/kWh that is about $109, which is $0 less than the typical certified 5,000 BTU or less portable unit ($109). Its CEER beats 33% of the 461 certified models in its size class.
      Is a one-hose portable air conditioner a problem?
      It is the common design: 100% of the certified 5,000 BTU or less models have one hose, with a median of 6.2 CEER. The top-ranked Foshan Hanyang HYAC-TG7 reaches 13.4 CEER.
      Do I have to empty a unit with these ratings?
      Usually not. It evaporates the water it removes and sends it out through the exhaust hose. In very humid weather the pan can still fill, and most units then stop and ask to be drained, so keep a drain hose or a bucket handy.
      Can a unit with these ratings also heat the room?
      No, it only cools. 6 of the 461 certified 5,000 BTU or less portable models can also heat if you want one unit for the year.
      Is a unit with these ratings as efficient as a window air conditioner?
      No. The 3 ENERGY STAR certified window units that cool about as much (within 15% of 5,000 BTU) have a median CEER of 13.7, against 6.2 here, and the best reach 14.4. At 750 hours a year a window unit with that median would cost about $49, $60 less than this one. ENERGY STAR window units are the more efficient part of the window market, so the gap to an average window unit is smaller. A portable unit makes sense when a window unit will not fit or is not allowed.
      Which model numbers have the same ratings as a unit with these ratings?
      357 certified model numbers from 67 brands share these ratings: capacity, CEER, hose design, heating, drain type and compressor. They may be the same unit under different brands, or different products that test the same; the DOE data does not include dimensions or noise, so check those with the maker. The full list is on this page.

      Running cost calculator

      Pre-filled with these ratings. Pick your state and how many hours you run it, or see what portable units cost to run in every state.

      1. The air conditioner 5,000 BTU, 6.2 CEER
      2. How you use it
      Per year
      $170
      Per month of use
      $31
      Per day
      $1.03
      Per hour
      12.9¢
      Power draw
      806 W

      Electricity used: 1,065 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $117

      Power draw is capacity divided by CEER, which already includes standby power. Inverter units often run below full power, so real use can be lower. Electricity prices: U.S. EIA residential averages (12 months to July 2026). Days a year start from your state's cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

      Closest alternatives

      Rating profiles with a similar CEER in the same size class, and what sets each one apart from a unit with these ratings.

      ModelCEERCompared with this one
      NINGPU NPP-05H/X1E6.30.1 CEER higher, also heats
      Whirlpool WHNP051AW6.2same CEER, 150 BTU more cooling
      5,000 BTU single-hose portable AC, gravity drain, 6.1 CEER6.10.1 CEER lower, gravity drain
      GARVEE KY-8K/07E6.2same CEER, 250 BTU less cooling
      BLACK+DECKER BPACT08WT6.2same CEER, 300 BTU more cooling

      See all 19 5,000 BTU or less portable air conditioners, ranked

      Before you buy

      The Department of Energy lists every certified model, including some no longer sold: check availability before you buy. Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Compliance Certification Database (portable air conditioners), updated 2026-10-14. How we use the data.