Gardencoin: 1 DOE certified model
Gardencoin has one portable AC basic model certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 7,100 BTU/h SACC. 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 | GardencoinHS- |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient is the Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3?
Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3 files CEER 7 Btu/Wh. The median among the 1,044 single hose portable ACs is 7.3, so it's below the median: higher than 261 of the 1,044.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Gardencoin 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.
Its one basic model isn't filed by any other brand as of 2026-11-03, and the model number isn't another company's. DOE's records tie it to Gardencoin alone.
How much does a Gardencoin portable AC cost to run?
For Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3, 7,100 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7 is about 1,014 W while cooling. That's about 18¢ an hour ($44.21 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 Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3 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 48% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: Hisense AP0722CW1W, 7,100 BTU/h SACC. Up to 300 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.2.
- Nearest bigger unit: Hisense AP0822CW1W, 8,150 BTU/h SACC. Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 8.2.
Questions about Gardencoin
- Is Gardencoin a good portable AC brand?
- Its one portable AC basic model, Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3, certifies 7,100 BTU/h SACC, and its CEER of 7 is higher than 261 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. 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 Gardencoin portable AC cool?
- Gardencoin HS--A016G-07KR-A3 certifies 7,100 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 300 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.