Eaton: 1 DOE certified model
Eaton has one portable AC basic model certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 9,250 BTU/h SACC. It's the same unit as a model filed under 1 other brand. How its efficiency compares with its DOE class is below.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EatonSRCOOL12KE |
| 9,250SACC, up to 400 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 7.6 | Single hose | Yes | 2 |
How efficient is the Eaton SRCOOL12KE?
Eaton SRCOOL12KE files CEER 7.6 Btu/Wh. The median among the 1,044 single hose portable ACs is 7.3, so it's above the median: higher than 658 of the 1,044.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Eaton 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.
Eaton shares its basic model with one other brand, Tripp Lite.
| Basic model | Eaton model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRCOOL12KE | SRCOOL12KE | No known prefix | 2 |
How much does an Eaton portable AC cost to run?
For Eaton SRCOOL12KE, 9,250 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.6 is about 1,217 W while cooling. That's about 22¢ an hour ($53.05 for 30 days at 8 hours a day).
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 Eaton SRCOOL12KE 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: Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6, 10,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 14.7: about 48% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: GARVEE JHS-A020B-09KR-D, 9,300 BTU/h SACC. Up to 400 sq ft, single hose, CEER 8: about 5% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest bigger unit: SereneLife SLINV10CHPD, 10,300 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 12.
Questions about Eaton
- Is Eaton a good portable AC brand?
- Its one portable AC basic model, Eaton SRCOOL12KE, certifies 9,250 BTU/h SACC, and its CEER of 7.6 is higher than 658 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. It's 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 Eaton portable AC cool?
- Eaton SRCOOL12KE certifies 9,250 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 400 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Is Eaton the same as Tripp Lite?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (SRCOOL12KE). Compare the 2 brands of SRCOOL12KE.