AERIC: 4 DOE certified models
AERIC has 4 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 2 portable ACs (8,300 to 10,000 BTU/h SACC) and 2 dehumidifiers (35 to 50 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). 2 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: AERIC AERP101AW at 10,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: AERIC AERP101AW, CEER 7.8, higher than 691 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: AERIC AERD501P at 50 pints/day.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, dehumidifiers), 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 |  | AERICAERP101AW |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | No | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | AERICAERP081AW |
| 8,300SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 2 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AERICAERD501P |
| 50pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 2 | AERICAERD351P |
| 35pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 |
How efficient are AERIC models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 2 AERIC portable ACs, 1 files a higher CEER than the class median and 1 matches it.
| Class | AERIC models | Above median | Class median | Best AERIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 1 | CEER 7.3 | AERP101AW CEER 7.8 |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 2 AERIC dehumidifiers, none files a higher IEF than the class median: 2 fall below it.
| DOE class | AERIC models | Above median | Class median | Best AERIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 2 | 0 | IEF 1.91 | AERD351P IEF 1.9 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes AERIC portable ACs and dehumidifiers?
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.
AERIC shares 2 units with one other brand, Whirlpool. Its other 2 basic models are filed by AERIC alone.
| Basic model | AERIC model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAP23A080F | AERP081AW | No known prefix | 2 |
| WAP23A100FH | AERP101AW | No known prefix | 2 |
How much do AERIC models cost to run?
While cooling, AERIC portable ACs draw about 1,137 to 1,282 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 21¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $49.55 to $55.88 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is AERIC AERP081AW (8,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.3) and the highest AERIC AERP101AW (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.8).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 2 AERIC dehumidifiers with both figures use 8.72 to 12.45 kWh a day. That's about $1.58 to $2.26 a day, or $47.49 to $67.84 for 30 days. The lowest is AERIC AERD351P (35 pints/day, IEF 1.9) and the highest AERIC AERD501P (50 pints/day, IEF 1.9).
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so the dehumidifier figures are the upper end for a day of nonstop running.
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 AERIC
- Is AERIC a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 2 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. Both are filed under AERIC alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does AERIC make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: AERIC AERD501P certifies 50 pints/day. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which AERIC dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- AERIC AERD351P and AERIC AERD501P tie at IEF 1.9: higher than 60 of the 296 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day).
- Is AERIC the same as Whirlpool?
- For 2 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (WAP23A080F and WAP23A100FH). The other 2 AERIC basic models aren't filed by Whirlpool. Compare the 2 brands of WAP23A080F. Compare the 2 brands of WAP23A100FH.