SPT: 4 DOE certified models
SPT has 4 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 7,000 to 10,300 BTU/h SACC. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: SPT WA-S1032E at 10,300 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 |  | SPTWA- |
| 10,300SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | SPTWA- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.8 | Single hose | Yes | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 |  | SPTWA- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 |  | SPTWA- |
| 7,000SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 6.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are SPT portable ACs?
Of the 4 SPT portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median and 2 fall below it.
| Class | SPT models | Above median | Class median | Best SPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 4 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | WA- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes SPT 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 4 SPT 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 SPT alone.
How much does a SPT portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, SPT portable ACs draw about 1,014 to 1,304 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 18¢ to 24¢ an hour, or $44.22 to $56.82 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is SPT WA-S7000E (7,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.9) and the highest SPT WA-S1032E (10,300 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 SPT
- Is SPT a good portable AC brand?
- How its 4 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 4 are filed under SPT 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 SPT portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 7,000 to 10,300 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 300 to 450 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which SPT portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- SPT WA-S1032E, at CEER 7.9: higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is SPT WA-S7000E, at CEER 6.9, higher than 238 of the 1,044 in its class.