Sea Breeze: 5 DOE certified models
Sea Breeze has 5 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 7,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: Sea Breeze PADH314HPM at 12,000 BTU/h SACC.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea BreezePADH314HPM |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 8.9 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | Sea BreezePAS414MSB |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | Sea BreezePADH312M |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.9 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | Sea BreezePAS414HPMB |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 5 | Sea BreezePAS412MSB |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient are Sea Breeze portable ACs?
Of the 5 Sea Breeze portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median and 3 fall below it.
| Class | Sea Breeze models | Above median | Class median | Best Sea Breeze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 3 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | PAS414MSB CEER 7.9 |
| Dual hose portable ACs (334) | 2 | 0 | CEER 12.5 | PADH312M CEER 8.9 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Sea Breeze 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.
None of the 5 Sea Breeze basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Sea Breeze alone.
How much does a Sea Breeze portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, Sea Breeze portable ACs draw about 1,014 to 1,348 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 18¢ to 24¢ an hour, or $44.22 to $58.76 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Sea Breeze PAS412MSB (7,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.9) and the highest Sea Breeze PADH314HPM (12,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 8.9).
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 Sea Breeze
- Is Sea Breeze a good portable AC brand?
- How its 5 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 5 are filed under Sea Breeze alone. 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 Sea Breeze portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 7,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 300 to 550 sq ft. 2 were tested dual hose and 3 single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which Sea Breeze portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- Sea Breeze PAS414MSB, at CEER 7.9: higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end are Sea Breeze PADH312M and Sea Breeze PADH314HPM, at CEER 8.9, higher than 14 of the 334 in its class.