GOUKA: 4 DOE certified models
GOUKA has 4 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 2,800 BTU/h SACC. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
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 |  | GOUKAGK- |
| 2,800SACC, under 150 sq ft | Under 150 | 5 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | GOUKAGK- |
| 2,800SACC, under 150 sq ft | Under 150 | 5 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 3 | GOUKAGK- |
| 2,800SACC, under 150 sq ft | Under 150 | 5 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 4 | GOUKAGK- |
| 2,800SACC, under 150 sq ft | Under 150 | 5 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient are GOUKA portable ACs?
Of the 4 GOUKA portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 4 fall below it.
| Class | GOUKA models | Above median | Class median | Best GOUKA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 4 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | GK- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes GOUKA 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.
None of the 4 GOUKA 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 GOUKA alone.
How much does a GOUKA portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, GOUKA portable ACs draw about 560 to 560 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 10¢ to 10¢ an hour, or $24.41 to $24.41 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.
Questions about GOUKA
- Is GOUKA a good portable AC brand?
- How its 4 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 4 are filed under GOUKA alone. 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 GOUKA portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 2,800 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at under 150 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which GOUKA portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- GOUKA GK-LB1-UBRF, GOUKA GK-LB1-URF, GOUKA GK-WA1-UBRF and 1 more tie at CEER 5: higher than 2 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.