Insignia: 9 DOE certified models
Insignia has 9 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 3 portable ACs (6,000 to 8,000 BTU/h SACC), 4 dehumidifiers (35.5 to 49.95 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test) and 2 air purifiers (smoke CADR 245 to 321 cfm). 4 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: Insignia NS-AC08PWH1 at 8,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Insignia NS-AC08PWH1, CEER 7.2, higher than 311 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Insignia NS-DH50WH7 at 49.95 pints/day.
- Highest certified smoke CADR among its air purifiers: Insignia NS-APLWH2-C at 321 cfm.
- Most efficient for its class: Insignia NS-APMWH2-C, CADR/W 5.8, higher than 79 of the 140 in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm).
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, dehumidifiers, air purifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | InsigniaNS- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 2 | InsigniaNS- |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | InsigniaNS- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | InsigniaNS- |
| 49.95pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 2 | |
| 2 | InsigniaNS- |
| 49.66pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 3 | |
| 3 | InsigniaNS- |
| 36.39pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 2 | |
| 4 | InsigniaNS- |
| 35.5pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 4 |
Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | InsigniaNS- |
| 321cfm, 498 sq ft | 498 sq ft | 315 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 2 | InsigniaNS- |
| 245cfm, 380 sq ft | 380 sq ft | 242 | 5.8 | 1 |
How efficient are Insignia models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 3 Insignia portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 3 fall below it.
| Class | Insignia models | Above median | Class median | Best Insignia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 3 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | NS- |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 4 Insignia dehumidifiers, 2 file a higher IEF than the class median and 2 fall below it.
| DOE class | Insignia models | Above median | Class median | Best Insignia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 4 | 2 | IEF 1.91 | NS- |
Air purifiers
Of the 2 Insignia air purifiers, 1 files a higher CADR/W than the class median and 1 falls below it.
| DOE class | Insignia models | Above median | Class median | Best Insignia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm (140) | 2 | 1 | CADR/W 5.5 | NS- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh. A higher CADR/W means more clean air per watt.
Who makes Insignia portable ACs, dehumidifiers and air purifiers?
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.
4 of the 9 Insignia basic models are filed under another company's number: 2 under Midea's own model numbers and 2 use Midea's model number prefix.
Insignia shares 4 units with 3 other brands. Its other 5 basic models are filed by Insignia alone. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
| Basic model | Insignia model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDUDP- | NS- | Midea (prefix) | 4 |
| MDUDP- | NS- | Midea (prefix) | 3 |
| MDUDA- | NS- | Midea | 2 |
| MDUDA- | NS- | Midea | 2 |
How much do Insignia models cost to run?
While cooling, Insignia portable ACs draw about 923 to 1,111 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 17¢ to 20¢ an hour, or $40.23 to $48.43 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Insignia NS-AC06PWH1 (6,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.5) and the highest Insignia NS-AC08PWH1 (8,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.2).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 4 Insignia dehumidifiers with both figures use 8.57 to 12.37 kWh a day. That's about $1.56 to $2.25 a day, or $46.67 to $67.38 for 30 days. The lowest is Insignia NS-DH35WH7 (36.39 pints/day, IEF 2.01) and the highest Insignia NS-DH50WH1 (49.66 pints/day, IEF 1.9).
DOE's annual energy figures for the 2 Insignia air purifiers that file one run from 242 to 396 kWh a year: about $43.95 to $71.91 a year. The lowest is Insignia NS-APMWH2-C (245 cfm, CADR/W 5.8) and the highest Insignia NS-APLWH2-C (321 cfm, CADR/W 4.6).
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so the dehumidifier figures are the upper end for a day of nonstop running.
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 Insignia
- Is Insignia a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 4 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 4 are filed under another company's model number (see who makes them above). We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Insignia make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 2 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Insignia NS-DH50WH7 at 49.95 pints/day. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Insignia dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Insignia NS-DH35WH7 and Insignia NS-DH50WH7 tie at IEF 2.01: higher than 161 of the 296 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day). At the other end are Insignia NS-DH35WH1 and Insignia NS-DH50WH1, at IEF 1.9, higher than 60 of the 296 in its class.
- Is Insignia the same as Midea?
- For 4 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (MDUDA-35AEN8-BB0F, MDUDA-50AEN8-BB0F, MDUDP-35AEN8-BA9 and MDUDP-50AEN8-BA9). The other 5 Insignia basic models aren't filed by Midea.