Gasbye portable air conditioners
3 Gasbye model numbers are certified to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 2 rating profiles. The most efficient is the CoolPrime 12000-W at 13.0 CEER and 12,400 BTU of real cooling. The median Gasbye unit is rated 7.3 CEER; the median for all portable units is 7.3.
Gasbye models, ranked by CEER
| # | Gasbye model numbers | BTU (SACC) | CEER | Per year | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CoolPrime 12000-W | 12,400 | 13.0 | $129 | Dual-hose, Inverter |
| 2 | CoolPrime 8000-B, CoolPrime 8000-W | 8,300 | 7.3 | $154 | Dual-hose |
Each row is one rating profile: all Gasbye model numbers certified at the same capacity, efficiency, hose design, heating, drain type and compressor. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh. Size by SACC, the cooling the unit really delivers: how it differs from the box.
About Gasbye portable units
Sizes
- 8,000 BTU2 models · best 7.3 CEER
- 12,000 BTU and up1 models · best 13.0 CEER
Features
- Dual-hose3 of 3 model numbers
- Also heat0 of 3
- Inverter compressor1 of 3
Questions
- Which Gasbye portable air conditioner is the most efficient?
- By certified CEER, the CoolPrime 12000-W (13.0 CEER, 12,400 BTU of real cooling, two hoses). Efficiency can only be compared between units that cool about the same, so check the size class too.
- How efficient are Gasbye portable air conditioners?
- The median certified Gasbye model number is rated 7.3 CEER, against 7.3 for all certified portable units. 3 of its 3 model numbers have two hoses, which is the main reason one brand's average beats another's. The data measures efficiency and cooling; it says nothing about noise or reliability.
- What sizes do Gasbye portable air conditioners come in?
- Real cooling (SACC) from 8,300 to 12,400 BTU across 2 size classes: 8,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU and up. The BTU printed on a Gasbye box is usually higher than its SACC, so size your room by the SACC in the table.