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
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 8,150SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 3 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 11 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | Yes | 3 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 10 | Single hose | Yes | 3 | ||
| 5 | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | Yes | 3 | ||
| 6 | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 8 | ||
| 7 | ACHIMCOPAC- |
| 5,100SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 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.
| Class | ACHIMCO models | Above median | Class median | Best ACHIMCO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 7 | 1 | CEER 7.3 | PAC- |
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:
- Coolblus7
- Line Blaster7
- ROVSUN3
- Dokoworld2
- Ktaxon2
- Spürbar2
- ZOKOP2
- AOBOSI1
- BLACK+DECKER1
- EUHOMY1
- GARVEE1
- GINOST1
- JHS1
- Moxeay1
- PASAPAIR1
- PQH1
| Basic model | ACHIMCO model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 11 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 10 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 8 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 3 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 3 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 3 |
| PAC- | PAC- | No known prefix | 3 |
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).