AZ outdoor: 2 DOE certified models
AZ outdoor has 2 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6,000 to 8,000 BTU/h SACC. 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: AZ outdoor PAC-12000-115V at 8,000 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 |  | AZ outdoorPAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 24 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | AZ outdoorPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 5 |
How efficient are AZ outdoor portable ACs?
Of the 2 AZ outdoor portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 2 fall below it.
| Class | AZ outdoor models | Above median | Class median | Best AZ outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | PAC- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes AZ outdoor 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.
AZ outdoor shares 2 units with 25 other brands. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
- TMWING2
- TMYICE2
- AKIRES1
- Antarctic Star1
- Auseo1
- COWSAR1
- Electactic1
- Fornido1
- Havato1
- Joy Pebble1
- KEGIAN1
- Kismile1
- KISSAIR1
- KNDKO1
- Landeagle1
- MEPTY1
- Mountman1
- NEPO1
- NINGPU1
- R.W.FLAME1
- SUNGDOGIN1
- Uthfy1
- Xbeauty1
- YODOLLA1
| Basic model | AZ outdoor model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPL- | PAC- | No known prefix | 24 |
| NPN- | PAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
How much does an AZ outdoor portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, AZ outdoor portable ACs draw about 909 to 1,111 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 17¢ to 20¢ an hour, or $39.62 to $48.43 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is AZ outdoor PAC-10000-115V (6,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.6) and the highest AZ outdoor PAC-12000-115V (8,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.2).
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.
How does AZ outdoor PAC-12000-115V compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER: Hisense HAP0825TWD, 8,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 350 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 13.5: about 47% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM, 8,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 12: about 40% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest bigger unit: icyberboom RHKT14030, 9,200 BTU/h SACC. Up to 400 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 7.6.
Questions about AZ outdoor
- Is AZ outdoor a good portable AC brand?
- How its 2 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 2 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 AZ outdoor portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 6,000 to 8,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 250 to 350 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which AZ outdoor portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- AZ outdoor PAC-12000-115V, at CEER 7.2: higher than 311 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is AZ outdoor PAC-10000-115V, at CEER 6.6, higher than 139 of the 1,044 in its class.
- Is AZ outdoor the same as TMWING?
- For 2 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (NPL-06C/X1E and NPN-08H/X1E-W). Compare the 24 brands of NPL-06C/X1E. Compare the 5 brands of NPN-08H/X1E-W.