Danby: 26 DOE certified models
Danby has 26 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 16 portable ACs (5,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC) and 10 dehumidifiers (22.27 to 60.01 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). One is 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: Danby DPA120CBIMBDB-6 at 12,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6, CEER 14.7, higher than 327 of the 334 dual hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Danby DDR060BMP2WDB at 60.01 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 |  | DanbyDPA100B9IWDB- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 14.7 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | Danby724062filed as DuraComfort DP08CP |
| 5,100SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.1 | Single hose | No | 7 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | DanbyDPA120CBIMBDB- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | ||
| 4 | DanbyDPA100CEWDB |
| 10,200SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 5 | DanbyDPA100E2WDB |
| 10,200SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 6 | DanbyDPA080B1WDB- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 7 | DanbyDPA080E3WDB- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 8 | DanbyDPA080HE3WDB- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 9 | DanbyDPA072B8WDB- |
| 7,200SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 10 | DanbyDPA070B4WDB |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 |
6 more certified, no listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DanbyDPA065B6WDB- |
| 6,500SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.7 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 2 | DanbyDPA063E1WDB |
| 6,300SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | DanbyDPA060B1WDB |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | DanbyDPA053B4WDB |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 5 | DanbyDPA050E2BDB- |
| 5,150SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 6 | DanbyDPA050B7BDB |
| 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | DanbyDDR020BJ2WDB |
| 22.31pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | DanbyDDR022BSWDB |
| 22.27pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | DanbyDDR060BMP2WDB |
| 60.01pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.8 | over 50 | 1 | ||
| 4 | DanbyDDR050BSPWDB |
| 49.95pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.8 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 5 | DanbyDDR050BSWDB |
| 49.95pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.8 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 6 | DanbyDDR050BL3BDB |
| 49.74pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 7 | DanbyDDR050CBLPMBDB |
| 49.66pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 8 | DanbyDDR040EB2WDB |
| 49.63pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 9 | DanbyDDR040BJ2WDB |
| 40.1pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | ||
| 10 | DanbyDDR030BL2WDB |
| 30.1pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 |
How efficient are Danby models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 16 Danby portable ACs, 4 file a higher CEER than the class median and 12 fall below it.
| Class | Danby models | Above median | Class median | Best Danby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 14 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | DPA100CEWDB CEER 7.9 |
| Dual hose portable ACs (334) | 2 | 2 | CEER 12.5 | DPA100B9IWDB- |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 10 Danby dehumidifiers, 1 files a higher IEF than the class median, 3 match it and 6 fall below it.
| DOE class | Danby models | Above median | Class median | Best Danby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 7 | 1 | IEF 1.91 | DDR050BL3BDB IEF 2.01 |
| Portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day (253) | 2 | 0 | IEF 1.7 | DDR020BJ2WDB IEF 1.7 |
| Portable dehumidifiers over 50 pints/day (13) | 1 | 0 | IEF 2.8 | DDR060BMP2WDB IEF 2.8 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Danby 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.
Danby shares one unit with 6 other brands. Its other 25 basic models are filed by Danby alone. The other brands:
| Basic model | Danby model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC- | 724062 | No known prefix | 7 |
How much do Danby models cost to run?
While cooling, Danby portable ACs draw about 680 to 1,291 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 12¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $29.65 to $56.27 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6 (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 14.7) and the highest Danby DPA100CEWDB (10,200 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.9).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 10 Danby dehumidifiers with both figures use 6.2 to 13.13 kWh a day. That's about $1.13 to $2.38 a day, or $33.77 to $71.54 for 30 days. The lowest is Danby DDR022BSWDB (22.27 pints/day, IEF 1.7) and the highest Danby DDR050BSPWDB (49.95 pints/day, IEF 1.8).
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 Danby
- Is Danby a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 10 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 10 are filed under Danby alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Danby make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 6 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Danby DDR060BMP2WDB at 60.01 pints/day. By DOE class: 2 in the up to 25 pints/day class, 7 in the 25 to 50 pints/day class and 1 in the over 50 pints/day class. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Danby dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Danby DDR050BL3BDB, 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 is Danby DDR060BMP2WDB, at IEF 2.8, tied with 7 others at DOE's 2.80 minimum.
- Is Danby the same as Comfort Zone?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (TAC-05CPD/SL5). The other 25 Danby basic models aren't filed by Comfort Zone. Compare the 7 brands of TAC-05CPD/SL5.