Hunter: 3 DOE certified models
Hunter has 3 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 8,000 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.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HunterHPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | HunterHPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | HunterHPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | Yes | 1 |
How efficient are Hunter portable ACs?
Of the 3 Hunter portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 3 fall below it.
| Class | Hunter models | Above median | Class median | Best Hunter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 3 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | HPAC- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Hunter 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 3 Hunter 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 Hunter alone.
How much does a Hunter portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, Hunter portable ACs draw about 1,111 to 1,111 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 20¢ to 20¢ an hour, or $48.43 to $48.43 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 Hunter
- Is Hunter a good portable AC brand?
- How its 3 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 3 are filed under Hunter 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 Hunter portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 8,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 350 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which Hunter portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- Hunter HPAC-12C150P, Hunter HPAC-12C150P-GRA and Hunter HPAC-12C150P-WHT tie at CEER 7.2: higher than 311 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.