KINETHEME: 9 DOE certified models
KINETHEME has 9 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 8 portable ACs (5,300 to 10,300 BTU/h SACC) and 1 dehumidifier (19 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). 5 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: KINETHEME KT1309PAC14 and KINETHEME OL-A018ED10N3B1/S tie at 10,300 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: KINETHEME KT1309PAC14 and KINETHEME OL-A018ED10N3B1/S, tied at CEER 8.1, higher than 992 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, dehumidifiers), 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 |  | KINETHEMEOL- |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.1 | Single hose | No | 12 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | KINETHEMEOL- |
| 8,250SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.6 | Single hose | No | 12 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | KINETHEMEKT1309PAC14 |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 4 | KINETHEMEKT1309PAC12 |
| 8,250SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.6 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 5 | KINETHEMEKT1308PAC10 |
| 6,250SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 6 | KINETHEMEOL- |
| 6,250SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 9 | ||
| 7 | KINETHEMEKT1308PAC8 |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 7.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 8 | KINETHEMEOL- |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 7.1 | Single hose | No | 9 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KINETHEMEFDD25- |
| 19pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.39 | up to 25 | 4 |
How efficient are KINETHEME models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 8 KINETHEME portable ACs, 4 file a higher CEER than the class median and 4 fall below it.
| Class | KINETHEME models | Above median | Class median | Best KINETHEME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 8 | 4 | CEER 7.3 | KT1309PAC14 CEER 8.1 |
Dehumidifiers
KINETHEME FDD25-516AV1R5 files IEF 1.39 L/kWh. The median among the 253 models in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day) is 1.7, so it's below the median: higher than 79 of the 253.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes KINETHEME portable ACs and dehumidifiers?
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.
KINETHEME shares 5 units with 11 other brands. Its other 4 basic models are filed by KINETHEME alone. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
| Basic model | KINETHEME model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL- | OL- | No known prefix | 12 |
| OL- | OL- | No known prefix | 12 |
| OL- | OL- | No known prefix | 9 |
| OL- | OL- | No known prefix | 9 |
| FDD25- | FDD25- | No known prefix | 4 |
How much do KINETHEME models cost to run?
While cooling, KINETHEME portable ACs draw about 746 to 1,272 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 14¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $32.53 to $55.42 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is KINETHEME KT1308PAC8 (5,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.1) and the highest KINETHEME KT1309PAC14 (10,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 8.1).
KINETHEME FDD25-516AV1R5 certifies 19 pints/day (8.99 liters) at an IEF of 1.39 L/kWh. That takes 6.47 kWh a day running nonstop at DOE's test conditions: about $1.17 a day, or $35.24 for 30 days.
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so that's the upper figure 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 KINETHEME
- Is KINETHEME a good dehumidifier brand?
- Its one dehumidifier basic model, KINETHEME FDD25-516AV1R5, certifies 19 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test, and its IEF of 1.39 is higher than 79 of the 253 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day). It's 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.
- Does KINETHEME make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- No current DOE record shows one as of 2026-11-03. Its one model, KINETHEME FDD25-516AV1R5, certifies 19 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. Boxes that quote the older 80°F test read higher for the same unit. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Is KINETHEME the same as MANASTIN?
- For 5 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (OL-A016JA05N3, OL-A016JA06N3, OL-A018ED08N3/S, OL-A018ED10N3B1/S and 1 more). The other 4 KINETHEME basic models aren't filed by MANASTIN.