TMYICE: 2 DOE certified models
TMYICE has 2 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6,000 to 8,000 BTU/h SACC. 2 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: TMYICE PAC-12000-115V at 8,000 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 |  | TMYICEPAC- |
| 6,000SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.6 | Single hose | No | 24 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | TMYICEPAC- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.2 | Single hose | No | 5 |
How efficient are TMYICE portable ACs?
Of the 2 TMYICE portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 2 fall below it.
| Class | TMYICE models | Above median | Class median | Best TMYICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | PAC- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes TMYICE 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.
TMYICE shares 2 units with 25 other brands. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
- AZ outdoor2
- TMWING2
- AKIRES1
- Antarctic Star1
- Auseo1
- COWSAR1
- Electactic1
- Fornido1
- Havato1
- Joy Pebble1
- KEGIAN1
- Kismile1
- KISSAIR1
- KNDKO1
- Landeagle1
- MEPTY1
- Mountman1
- NEPO1
- NINGPU1
- R.W.FLAME1
- SUNGDOGIN1
- Uthfy1
- Xbeauty1
- YODOLLA1
| Basic model | TMYICE model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPL- | PAC- | No known prefix | 24 |
| NPN- | PAC- | No known prefix | 5 |
How much does a TMYICE portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, TMYICE portable ACs draw about 909 to 1,111 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 17¢ to 20¢ an hour, or $39.62 to $48.43 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is TMYICE PAC-10000-115V (6,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.6) and the highest TMYICE PAC-12000-115V (8,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.2).
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 TMYICE PAC-12000-115V 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: Hisense HAP0825TWD, 8,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 350 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 13.5: about 47% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM, 8,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 12: about 40% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest bigger unit: icyberboom RHKT14030, 9,200 BTU/h SACC. Up to 400 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 7.6.
Questions about TMYICE
- Is TMYICE a good portable AC brand?
- How its 2 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 2 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 TMYICE portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 6,000 to 8,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 250 to 350 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which TMYICE portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- TMYICE PAC-12000-115V, at CEER 7.2: higher than 311 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is TMYICE PAC-10000-115V, at CEER 6.6, higher than 139 of the 1,044 in its class.
- Is TMYICE the same as AZ outdoor?
- For 2 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (NPL-06C/X1E and NPN-08H/X1E-W). Compare the 24 brands of NPL-06C/X1E. Compare the 5 brands of NPN-08H/X1E-W.