ACHIMCO: 7 DOE certified models

ACHIMCO has 7 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 5,100 to 10,300 BTU/h SACC. 7 are the same unit as models filed under other brands. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.

Key findings

  • Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: ACHIMCO PAC-A026A-10KRH at 10,300 BTU/h SACC.

Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.

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Portable air conditioners

7 ACHIMCO portable ACs, listed models first. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
# Photo Model Labels SACC, BTU/h CoversCEERHoseHeat Brands Amazon
1 Coolblus PAC-A018E-08KRH ACHIMCOPAC-A018E-08KRH
  • CEER 7.3
  • Single hose
  • Sold under 3 brands
8,150SACC, up to 350 sq ft 350 sq ft7.3Single hoseNo 3 Check price on Amazon
2 Coolblus PAC-A016B-07KR ACHIMCOPAC-A016B-07KR
  • CEER 7
  • Single hose
  • Sold under 11 brands
7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft 300 sq ft7Single hoseNo 11 Check price on Amazon
3 Line Blaster PAC-A016B-07KRH ACHIMCOPAC-A016B-07KRH
  • CEER 7
  • Single hose
  • Heat
  • Sold under 3 brands
7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft 300 sq ft7Single hoseYes 3 Check price on Amazon
4
ACHIMCOPAC-A026A-10KRH
  • CEER 10
  • Single hose
  • Heat
  • Sold under 3 brands
10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft 450 sq ft10Single hoseYes 3
5
ACHIMCOPAC-A035A-07KR
  • CEER 6.9
  • Single hose
  • Heat
  • Sold under 3 brands
7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft 300 sq ft6.9Single hoseYes 3
6
ACHIMCOPAC-A019K-06KR
  • CEER 6.6
  • Single hose
  • Sold under 8 brands
6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft 250 sq ft6.6Single hoseNo 8
7
ACHIMCOPAC-A019K-05KR
  • CEER 6.5
  • Single hose
  • Sold under 10 brands
5,100SACC, up to 150 sq ft 150 sq ft6.5Single hoseNo 10

How efficient are ACHIMCO portable ACs?

Of the 7 ACHIMCO portable ACs, 1 files a higher CEER than the class median, 1 matches it and 5 fall below it.

ACHIMCO portable ACs against the median CEER (Btu/Wh) of their class. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
ClassACHIMCO modelsAbove medianClass medianBest ACHIMCO
Single hose portable ACs (1,044)71CEER 7.3PAC-A026A-10KRH CEER 10

A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.

Who makes ACHIMCO 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.

ACHIMCO shares 7 units with 16 other brands. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:

ACHIMCO units filed under one DOE basic model with other brands. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
Basic modelACHIMCO modelNumber belongs toBrands
PAC-A016B-07KRPAC-A016B-07KRNo known prefix11
PAC-A019K-05KRPAC-A019K-05KRNo known prefix10
PAC-A019K-06KRPAC-A019K-06KRNo known prefix8
PAC-A016B-07KRHPAC-A016B-07KRHNo known prefix3
PAC-A018E-08KRHPAC-A018E-08KRHNo known prefix3
PAC-A026A-10KRHPAC-A026A-10KRHNo known prefix3
PAC-A035A-07KRPAC-A035A-07KRNo known prefix3

How much does an ACHIMCO portable AC cost to run?

While cooling, ACHIMCO portable ACs draw about 785 to 1,116 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 14¢ to 20¢ an hour, or $34.20 to $48.66 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is ACHIMCO PAC-A019K-05KR (5,100 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.5) and the highest ACHIMCO PAC-A018E-08KRH (8,150 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.3).

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 ACHIMCO

Is ACHIMCO a good portable AC brand?
How its 7 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 7 of them are the same unit as another brand's model. 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 ACHIMCO portable AC cool?
Its models certify 5,100 to 10,300 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 ACHIMCO portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
ACHIMCO PAC-A026A-10KRH, at CEER 10: higher than 1,030 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is ACHIMCO PAC-A019K-05KR, at CEER 6.5, higher than 108 of the 1,044 in its class.
Is ACHIMCO the same as Coolblus?
For 7 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (PAC-A016B-07KR, PAC-A016B-07KRH, PAC-A018E-08KRH, PAC-A019K-05KR and 3 more).