hykolity: 2 DOE certified models
hykolity has 2 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6,300 to 10,000 BTU/h SACC. 2 are 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: hykolity ACB-2615 at 10,000 BTU/h SACC.
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 | | hykolityACB- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | No | 5 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | hykolityACB- |
| 6,300SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 4 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are hykolity portable ACs?
Of the 2 hykolity portable ACs, 1 files a higher CEER than the class median and 1 falls below it.
| Class | hykolity models | Above median | Class median | Best hykolity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 1 | CEER 7.3 | ACB- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes hykolity 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.
hykolity shares 2 units with 7 other brands. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
| Basic model | hykolity model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC- | ACB- | No known prefix | 5 |
| TAC- | ACB- | No known prefix | 4 |
How much does a hykolity portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, hykolity portable ACs draw about 955 to 1,282 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 17¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $41.60 to $55.88 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is hykolity ACB-2614 (6,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.6) and the highest hykolity ACB-2615 (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.8).
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 hykolity ACB-2615 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 47% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: Frigidaire Gallery GHPH142AA1, 10,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 12.2: about 36% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest bigger unit: Keystone KSTAP121HINV, 12,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2.
Questions about hykolity
- Is hykolity a good portable AC brand?
- How its 2 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 2 of them are 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 hykolity portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 6,300 to 10,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 250 to 450 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which hykolity portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- hykolity ACB-2615, at CEER 7.8: higher than 691 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is hykolity ACB-2614, at CEER 6.6, higher than 139 of the 1,044 in its class.
- Is hykolity the same as Comfort Zone?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (TAC-06CPD/DL1). The other hykolity basic model isn't filed by Comfort Zone. Compare the 4 brands of TAC-06CPD/DL1.