Soleus Air: 2 DOE certified models

Soleus Air has 2 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 10,000 to 10,200 BTU/h SACC. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.

Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: Soleus Air PSN-10HP-01 at 10,200 BTU/h SACC.

Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.

Portable air conditioners

2 Soleus Air portable ACs. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
#	Photo	Model	Labels	SACC, BTU/h	Covers	CEER	Hose	Heat	Brands
1		Soleus AirPSN-10HP-01	CEER 7.9 Single hose Heat	10,200SACC, up to 450 sq ft	450 sq ft	7.9	Single hose	Yes	1
2		Soleus AirPSH-09-01T	CEER 7.8 Single hose	10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft	450 sq ft	7.8	Single hose	No	1

How efficient are Soleus Air portable ACs?

Of the 2 Soleus Air portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median.

Soleus Air portable ACs against the median CEER (Btu/Wh) of their class. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
Class	Soleus Air models	Above median	Class median	Best Soleus Air
Single hose portable ACs (1,044)	2	2	CEER 7.3	PSN-10HP-01 CEER 7.9

A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.

Who makes Soleus Air 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 2 Soleus Air 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 Soleus Air alone.

How much does a Soleus Air portable AC cost to run?

While cooling, Soleus Air portable ACs draw about 1,282 to 1,291 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 23¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $55.88 to $56.27 for 30 days at 8 hours a day.

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.

How does Soleus Air PSN-10HP-01 compare with other brands?

Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER: Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6, 10,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 14.7: about 46% less power for the same cooling.
Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: AKIRES AK-OL-A018ED10N3B1/S, 10,300 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, single hose, CEER 8.1.
Nearest bigger unit: Keystone KSTAP121HINV, 12,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2.

Questions about Soleus Air

Is Soleus Air a good portable AC brand?: How its 2 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. Both are filed under Soleus Air 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 Soleus Air portable AC cool?: Its models certify 10,000 to 10,200 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 450 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
Which Soleus Air portable AC is the most efficient for its size?: Soleus Air PSN-10HP-01, at CEER 7.9: higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is Soleus Air PSH-09-01T, at CEER 7.8, higher than 691 of the 1,044 in its class.