Amazon Basics: 6 DOE certified models
Amazon Basics has 6 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 3 portable ACs (6,000 to 10,000 BTU/h SACC) and 3 dehumidifiers (36.71 to 49.74 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: Amazon Basics B07YPV7SN6 at 10,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Amazon Basics B07YPV7SN6, CEER 8.2, higher than 1,025 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Amazon Basics B0GR2TN8YX and Amazon Basics B0GR2TS1X4 tie at 49.74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon BasicsB07YPV7SN6 |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.2 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | Amazon BasicsB07YPV3KTC |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.4 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | Amazon BasicsB07YPV3KSY |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.8 | Single hose | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Amazon BasicsB0GR2TN8YX |
| 49.74pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | Amazon BasicsB0GR2TS1X4 |
| 49.74pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | Amazon BasicsB0GR2L3R49 |
| 36.71pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 |
How efficient are Amazon Basics models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 3 Amazon Basics portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median and 1 falls below it.
| Class | Amazon Basics models | Above median | Class median | Best Amazon Basics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 3 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | B07YPV7SN6 CEER 8.2 |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 3 Amazon Basics dehumidifiers, 3 file a higher IEF than the class median.
| DOE class | Amazon Basics models | Above median | Class median | Best Amazon Basics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 3 | 3 | IEF 1.91 | B0GR2L3R49 IEF 2.01 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Amazon Basics 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.
None of the 6 Amazon Basics basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Amazon Basics alone.
How much do Amazon Basics models cost to run?
While cooling, Amazon Basics portable ACs draw about 882 to 1,220 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 16¢ to 22¢ an hour, or $38.46 to $53.15 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Amazon Basics B07YPV3KSY (6,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.8) and the highest Amazon Basics B07YPV7SN6 (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 8.2).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 3 Amazon Basics dehumidifiers with both figures use 8.64 to 11.71 kWh a day. That's about $1.57 to $2.13 a day, or $47.08 to $63.79 for 30 days. The lowest is Amazon Basics B0GR2L3R49 (36.71 pints/day, IEF 2.01) and the highest Amazon Basics B0GR2TN8YX (49.74 pints/day, IEF 2.01).
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 Amazon Basics
- Is Amazon Basics a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 3 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 3 are filed under Amazon Basics alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Amazon Basics make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 2 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Amazon Basics B0GR2TN8YX at 49.74 pints/day. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Amazon Basics dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Amazon Basics B0GR2L3R49, Amazon Basics B0GR2TN8YX and Amazon Basics B0GR2TS1X4 tie at IEF 2.01: higher than 161 of the 296 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day).