ACEKOOL: 12 DOE certified models

Key findings

• Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: ACEKOOL PAC-M15 at 10,800 BTU/h SACC.

Portable air conditioners

10 of 12 ACEKOOL portable ACs, listed models first. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

#	Photo	Model	Labels	SACC, BTU/h	Covers	CEER	Hose	Heat	Brands	Amazon
1		ACEKOOLPAC-M15filed as GARVEE JHS-A020B-10KR-D	CEER 8.1 Single hose Sold under 4 brands	10,800SACC, up to 450 sq ft	450 sq ft	8.1	Single hose	No	4	Check price on Amazon
2		ACEKOOLPAC-M01filed as GARVEE JHS-A020B-09KR-D	CEER 8 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	9,300SACC, up to 400 sq ft	400 sq ft	8	Single hose	No	2	Check price on Amazon
3		ACEKOOLJHS-A018H-08KR-D	CEER 7.3 Single hose Sold under 4 brands	8,150SACC, up to 350 sq ft	350 sq ft	7.3	Single hose	No	4	Check price on Amazon
4		ACEKOOLNPLD3-06C/X1E	CEER 6.6 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft	250 sq ft	6.6	Single hose	No	2	Check price on Amazon
5		ACEKOOLNPLJ12A-06C/X1E	CEER 6.6 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft	250 sq ft	6.6	Single hose	No	2	Check price on Amazon
6		ACEKOOLNPLD3-05C/X1E	CEER 6.2 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft	150 sq ft	6.2	Single hose	No	2	Check price on Amazon
7		ACEKOOLNPLJ12A-05C/X1E	CEER 6.2 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft	150 sq ft	6.2	Single hose	No	2	Check price on Amazon
8		ACEKOOLNPLI9A-06C/X1E	CEER 6.6 Single hose Sold under 2 brands	6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft	250 sq ft	6.6	Single hose	No	2
9		ACEKOOLNPLI9A-06H/X1E1	CEER 6.6 Single hose Heat Sold under 2 brands	6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft	250 sq ft	6.6	Single hose	Yes	2
10		ACEKOOLNPLJ12A-06H/X1E1	CEER 6.6 Single hose Heat Sold under 2 brands	6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft	250 sq ft	6.6	Single hose	Yes	2

How efficient are ACEKOOL portable ACs?

Of the 12 ACEKOOL portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median, 1 matches it and 9 fall below it.

A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.

Who makes ACEKOOL portable ACs?

DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.

3 of the 12 ACEKOOL basic models are filed under another company's number: 2 under GARVEE's own model numbers and 1 under DENBIG's own model number.

ACEKOOL shares 12 units with 3 other brands. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:

• GARVEE11
• DENBIG3
• JHS2

How much does an ACEKOOL portable AC cost to run?

While cooling, ACEKOOL portable ACs draw about 806 to 1,333 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 15¢ to 24¢ an hour, or $35.15 to $58.11 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is ACEKOOL PAC-M08B (5,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.2) and the highest ACEKOOL PAC-M15 (10,800 BTU/h SACC, CEER 8.1).

At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.

Questions about ACEKOOL

Is ACEKOOL a good portable AC brand?

How its 12 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 3 are filed under another company's model number (see who makes them above). We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.

How big a room will a ACEKOOL portable AC cool?

Its models certify 5,000 to 10,800 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 150 to 450 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.

Which ACEKOOL portable AC is the most efficient for its size?

ACEKOOL PAC-M15, at CEER 8.1: higher than 992 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end are ACEKOOL PAC-M08B, ACEKOOL NPLD3-05C/X1E, ACEKOOL NPLI9A-05C/X1E and 1 more, at CEER 6.2, higher than 48 of the 1,044 in its class.

Is ACEKOOL the same as GARVEE?

For 11 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (JHS-A018H-08KR-D, JHS-A020B-09KR-D, JHS-A020B-10KR-D, NPLD3-05C/X1E and 7 more). The other ACEKOOL basic model isn't filed by GARVEE.