Comfort Aire: 24 DOE certified models
Comfort Aire has 24 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 9 portable ACs (5,000 to 10,000 BTU/h SACC) and 15 dehumidifiers (20.04 to 60.01 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: Comfort Aire PSH-141D and Comfort Aire PSH-141H tie at 10,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Comfort Aire PSH-141H, CEER 7.9, higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Comfort Aire BHDP-60B at 60.01 pints/day.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, dehumidifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort AirePSH- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | Comfort AirePSH- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 5 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 6 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 7 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 8 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 9 | Comfort AirePS- |
| 5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.1 | Single hose | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort AireBHDP- |
| 60.01pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.8 | over 50 | 1 | |
| 2 | Comfort AireBHDP- |
| 60pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.8 | over 50 | 1 | |
| 3 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 49.93pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 4 | Comfort AireBHDP- |
| 49.93pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 5 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 49.66pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 6 | Comfort AireBHDP- |
| 49.66pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 7 | Comfort AireBCD- |
| 49.58pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.95 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 8 | Comfort AireBCDP- |
| 49.58pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.95 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 9 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 36.39pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 10 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 35.5pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 |
5 more certified, no listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort AireBCD- |
| 35.08pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 2 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 35.02pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 3 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 22.31pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 | |
| 4 | Comfort AireBHD- |
| 22.04pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 | |
| 5 | Comfort AireBCD- |
| 20.04pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 |
How efficient are Comfort Aire models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 9 Comfort Aire portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median and 7 fall below it.
| Class | Comfort Aire models | Above median | Class median | Best Comfort Aire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 9 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | PSH- |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 15 Comfort Aire dehumidifiers, 3 file a higher IEF than the class median, 5 match it and 7 fall below it.
| DOE class | Comfort Aire models | Above median | Class median | Best Comfort Aire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 10 | 3 | IEF 1.91 | BHD- |
| Portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day (253) | 3 | 0 | IEF 1.7 | BCD- |
| Portable dehumidifiers over 50 pints/day (13) | 2 | 0 | IEF 2.8 | BHDP- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Comfort Aire 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 24 Comfort Aire 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 Comfort Aire alone.
How much do Comfort Aire models cost to run?
While cooling, Comfort Aire portable ACs draw about 815 to 1,282 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 15¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $35.54 to $55.88 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Comfort Aire PS-81D (5,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.5) and the highest Comfort Aire PSH-141D (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.8).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 15 Comfort Aire dehumidifiers with both figures use 5.58 to 12.43 kWh a day. That's about $1.01 to $2.26 a day, or $30.39 to $67.74 for 30 days. The lowest is Comfort Aire BCD-20A (20.04 pints/day, IEF 1.7) and the highest Comfort Aire BHD-50A (49.93 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 Comfort Aire
- Is Comfort Aire a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 15 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 15 are filed under Comfort Aire alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Comfort Aire make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 8 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Comfort Aire BHDP-60B at 60.01 pints/day. By DOE class: 3 in the up to 25 pints/day class, 10 in the 25 to 50 pints/day class and 2 in the over 50 pints/day class. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Comfort Aire dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Comfort Aire BHD-35C, at IEF 2.01: higher than 161 of the 296 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day). At the other end are Comfort Aire BHDP-60A and Comfort Aire BHDP-60B, at IEF 2.8, 2 of the 8 at DOE's 2.80 minimum.