Rnice: 120 DOE certified models
Rnice has 120 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC. 19 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: Rnice YAC-12CHPD/PD10BpSG, Rnice YAC-12CHPD/PD11BpSG, Rnice YAC-12CHPD/PD12BpSG and 19 more tie at 12,000 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 | | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 5 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 5 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 4 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 5 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 6 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 2 | ||
| 7 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 8 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 9 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | ||
| 10 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 |
110 more certified, no listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 4 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 5 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 6 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 7 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 8 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 9 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 10 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 11 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 12 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 13 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 14 | RniceHDPAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 2 | |
| 15 | RniceWDKT- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 16 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 17 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 18 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 19 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 20 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 21 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 22 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 23 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 24 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 25 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 26 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 27 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 2 | |
| 28 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 29 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 30 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 31 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 32 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 33 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 34 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 35 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 36 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 37 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 38 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 39 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 40 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 41 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 42 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 43 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 2 | |
| 44 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 45 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 46 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 47 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 2 | |
| 48 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 49 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 50 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 51 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 5 | |
| 52 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 53 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 54 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 55 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 5 | |
| 56 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 11.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 57 | RniceYAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 11.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 58 | RniceYDAC- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 59 | RniceHDPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 2 | |
| 60 | RniceWDKT- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 61 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 62 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 63 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 64 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 65 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 66 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 67 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 68 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 69 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 70 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 71 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 72 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 73 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 74 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 8 | |
| 75 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 76 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 77 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 78 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 79 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 80 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 81 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 2 | |
| 82 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 83 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 84 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 85 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 5 | |
| 86 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 87 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 88 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 8 | |
| 89 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 5 | |
| 90 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 91 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 92 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 8 | |
| 93 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 11.5 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 94 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 8 | |
| 95 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 5 | |
| 96 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 97 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 98 | RniceYAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 11.5 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 99 | RniceYDAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 100 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 101 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 102 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 103 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 104 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 105 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.7 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 106 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.7 | Single hose | No | 5 | |
| 107 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 108 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 109 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 110 | RniceYAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient are Rnice portable ACs?
Of the 120 Rnice portable ACs, 65 file a higher CEER than the class median, 39 match it and 16 fall below it.
| Class | Rnice models | Above median | Class median | Best Rnice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 74 | 23 | CEER 7.3 | HDPAC- |
| Dual hose portable ACs (334) | 46 | 42 | CEER 12.5 | YAC- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Rnice 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.
Rnice shares 19 units with 12 other brands. Its other 101 basic models are filed by Rnice alone. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
- HUMHOLD10
- Antarctic Star8
- Electactic8
- KISSAIR8
- ZAFRO8
- Agtana4
- Domanki4
- Fosawd4
- Kamlam4
- Lcxmtv4
- Tanoxo4
- EQUATOR1
| Basic model | Rnice model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 8 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 8 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 8 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 8 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
7 more shared units
| Basic model | Rnice model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDPAC- | HDPAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| HDPAC- | HDPAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| YAC- | YAC- | No known prefix | 2 |
How much does a Rnice portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, Rnice portable ACs draw about 696 to 1,266 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 13¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $30.32 to $55.17 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Rnice YAC-08CPD/PL2BpSG (8,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 11.5) and the highest Rnice HDPAC-10-A1 (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.9).
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 Rnice
- Is Rnice a good portable AC brand?
- How its 120 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 19 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 Rnice portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 6,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 250 to 550 sq ft. 46 were tested dual hose and 74 single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which Rnice portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- Rnice HDPAC-10-A1, Rnice WDKT-02, Rnice YAC-10CHPD/PD1 and 20 more tie at CEER 7.9: higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end are Rnice YAC-08CPD/PL2BpSG and Rnice YAC-08CPD/PLRBpSG, at CEER 11.5, higher than 42 of the 334 in its class.
- Is Rnice the same as HUMHOLD?
- For 10 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (HDPAC-08-A2, HDPAC-10-A1, YAC-08CHPD/PL4, YAC-08CPD/PD2 and 6 more). The other 110 Rnice basic models aren't filed by HUMHOLD.