Pelonis: 33 DOE certified models
Pelonis has 33 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 14 portable ACs (5,000 to 10,300 BTU/h SACC), 6 window ACs (10,000 to 14,000 BTU/h), 12 dehumidifiers (22.27 to 60.01 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test) and 1 air purifier (smoke CADR 305 cfm). One is 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: Pelonis PAP13R1CWT at 10,300 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Pelonis PAP10HR1XWGR, Pelonis PAP10R1XWBL and Pelonis PAP13R1CWT, tied at CEER 7.9, higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its window ACs: Pelonis PAT14H2KWT and Pelonis PAT14R2KWT tie at 14,000 BTU/h.
- Most efficient for its class: Pelonis PAT10H2KWT and Pelonis PAT10R1KWT, tied at CEER 14.1, tied with 37 others for the lowest of the 38 in its DOE class (through the wall ACs, 8,000 to 10,999 BTU/h).
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Pelonis PAD60P1AGR at 60.01 pints/day.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, window 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 | PelonisPAP13R1CWT |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 2 | PelonisPAP10HR1XWGR |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | PelonisPAP10R1XWBL |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | PelonisPAP14H1BWT |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 5 | PelonisPAP14R1BWT |
| 8,200SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 6 | PelonisPAP08R1CWT |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 7 | PelonisPAP12R1CWT |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 8 | PelonisPAP07R1CWT |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 9 | PelonisPAP10R1CWT |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 10 | PelonisPAP12R1BWT |
| 6,500SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.7 | Single hose | No | 1 |
4 more certified, no listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PelonisPAP10R1BWT |
| 5,800SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.4 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 2 | PelonisPAP08R1BWT |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | PelonisPAP05R1BWT |
| 5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | PelonisPAP07R1BWT |
| 5,000SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.1 | Single hose | No | 1 |
Window and room air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Cooling, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Watts | Type | Heat pump | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PelonisPAT14H2KWT |
| 14,000BTU/h, up to 700 sq ft | 700 sq ft | 13.9 | 1,380 | Through the wall | No | 1 | |
| 2 | PelonisPAT14R2KWT |
| 14,000BTU/h, up to 700 sq ft | 700 sq ft | 13.9 | 1,380 | Through the wall | No | 1 | |
| 3 | PelonisPAT12H2KWT |
| 12,000BTU/h, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.9 | 1,140 | Through the wall | No | 1 | |
| 4 | PelonisPAT12R1KWT |
| 12,000BTU/h, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.9 | 1,210 | Through the wall | No | 1 | |
| 5 | PelonisPAT10H2KWT |
| 10,000BTU/h, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 14.1 | 880 | Through the wall | No | 1 | |
| 6 | PelonisPAT10R1KWT |
| 10,000BTU/h, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 14.1 | 900 | Through the wall | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PelonisPAD60P1AGR |
| 60.01pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.8 | over 50 | 1 | |
| 2 | PelonisPAD50P1ABLS |
| 49.74pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 3 | PelonisPAD50P1ABL |
| 49.66pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 4 | PelonisPAD40C1AWTS |
| 41.79pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 5 | PelonisPAD40C1AWT |
| 40.1pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 6 | PelonisPAD35C1DWTS |
| 36.39pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 7 | PelonisPAD35C1DWT |
| 35.27pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.8 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 8 | PelonisPAD35E5TWT |
| 35.02pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 9 | PelonisPAD30C1AWT |
| 30.1pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.9 | 25 to 50 | 1 | |
| 10 | PelonisPAD20C1AWT |
| 22.31pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 |
2 more certified, no listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PelonisPAD22C1DWT |
| 22.27pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 | |
| 2 | PelonisPAD22C1DWTS |
| 22.27pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 1 |
Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelonis143- |
| 305cfm, 473 sq ft | 473 sq ft | 309 | 6 | 11 |
How efficient are Pelonis models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 14 Pelonis portable ACs, 4 file a higher CEER than the class median, 1 matches it and 9 fall below it.
| Class | Pelonis models | Above median | Class median | Best Pelonis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 14 | 4 | CEER 7.3 | PAP10HR1XWGR CEER 7.9 |
Window and room air conditioners
Of the 6 Pelonis window ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 6 match it.
| DOE class | Pelonis models | Above median | Class median | Best Pelonis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through the wall ACs, 11,000 to 13,999 BTU/h (34) | 2 | 0 | CEER 13.9 | PAT12H2KWT CEER 13.9 |
| Through the wall ACs, 14,000 to 19,999 BTU/h (15) | 2 | 0 | CEER 13.9 | PAT14H2KWT CEER 13.9 |
| Through the wall ACs, 8,000 to 10,999 BTU/h (38) | 2 | 0 | CEER 14.1 | PAT10H2KWT CEER 14.1 |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 12 Pelonis dehumidifiers, 3 file a higher IEF than the class median, 4 match it and 5 fall below it.
| DOE class | Pelonis models | Above median | Class median | Best Pelonis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 8 | 3 | IEF 1.91 | PAD35C1DWTS IEF 2.01 |
| Portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day (253) | 3 | 0 | IEF 1.7 | PAD20C1AWT IEF 1.7 |
| Portable dehumidifiers over 50 pints/day (13) | 1 | 0 | IEF 2.8 | PAD60P1AGR IEF 2.8 |
Air purifiers
Pelonis 143-0033-2 files CADR/W 6. The median among the 140 models in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm) is 5.5, so it's above the median: higher than 84 of the 140.
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 Pelonis portable ACs, window 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.
Pelonis shares one unit with 10 other brands. Its other 32 basic models are filed by Pelonis alone. The other brands:
| Basic model | Pelonis model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ500G- | 143- | No known prefix | 11 |
How much do Pelonis models cost to run?
While cooling, Pelonis portable ACs draw about 815 to 1,304 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 15¢ to 24¢ an hour, or $35.54 to $56.82 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Pelonis PAP08R1BWT (5,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.5) and the highest Pelonis PAP13R1CWT (10,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.9).
While cooling, Pelonis window ACs draw about 880 to 1,380 W (DOE's listed power input). That's 16¢ to 25¢ an hour, or $38.35 to $60.15 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Pelonis PAT10H2KWT (10,000 BTU/h, CEER 14.1) and the highest Pelonis PAT14H2KWT (14,000 BTU/h, CEER 13.9).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 12 Pelonis dehumidifiers with both figures use 6.2 to 12.37 kWh a day. That's about $1.13 to $2.25 a day, or $33.77 to $67.38 for 30 days. The lowest is Pelonis PAD22C1DWT (22.27 pints/day, IEF 1.7) and the highest Pelonis PAD50P1ABL (49.66 pints/day, IEF 1.9).
For Pelonis 143-0033-2, DOE's record lists 299 kWh a year, the annual energy figure from DOE's test. That's about $54.30 a year.
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 Pelonis
- Is Pelonis a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 12 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 12 are filed under Pelonis alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Pelonis make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 3 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Pelonis PAD60P1AGR at 60.01 pints/day. By DOE class: 3 in the up to 25 pints/day class, 8 in the 25 to 50 pints/day class and 1 in the over 50 pints/day class. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Pelonis dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Pelonis PAD35C1DWTS, Pelonis PAD40C1AWTS and Pelonis PAD50P1ABLS 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 is Pelonis PAD60P1AGR, at IEF 2.8, tied with 7 others at DOE's 2.80 minimum.
- Is Pelonis the same as GREENLITE?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (KJ500G-L1). The other 32 Pelonis basic models aren't filed by GREENLITE. Compare the 11 brands of KJ500G-L1.