Tripp Lite: 2 DOE certified models
Tripp Lite has 2 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 9,250 to 16,000 BTU/h SACC. One is 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: Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE at 16,000 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 |  | Tripp LiteSRCOOL24KE |
| 16,000SACC, up to 700 sq ft | 700 sq ft | 9.8 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | Tripp LiteSRCOOL12KEfiled as Eaton SRCOOL12KE |
| 9,250SACC, up to 400 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 7.6 | Single hose | Yes | 2 |
How efficient are Tripp Lite portable ACs?
Of the 2 Tripp Lite portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median.
| Class | Tripp Lite models | Above median | Class median | Best Tripp Lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | SRCOOL24KE CEER 9.8 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Tripp Lite 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.
Tripp Lite shares one unit with one other brand, Eaton. Its other basic model is filed by Tripp Lite alone.
| Basic model | Tripp Lite model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRCOOL12KE | SRCOOL12KE | No known prefix | 2 |
How much does a Tripp Lite portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, Tripp Lite portable ACs draw about 1,217 to 1,633 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 22¢ to 30¢ an hour, or $53.05 to $71.16 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Tripp Lite SRCOOL12KE (9,250 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.6) and the highest Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE (16,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 9.8).
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 Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: Frigidaire Gallery GHPH142AA1, 10,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 12.2: about 20% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest smaller unit: Keystone KSTAP121HINV, 12,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2.
Questions about Tripp Lite
- Is Tripp Lite a good portable AC brand?
- How its 2 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. One of them is 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 Tripp Lite portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 9,250 to 16,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 400 to 700 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which Tripp Lite portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE, at CEER 9.8: higher than 1,029 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is Tripp Lite SRCOOL12KE, at CEER 7.6, higher than 658 of the 1,044 in its class.
- Is Tripp Lite the same as Eaton?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (SRCOOL12KE). The other Tripp Lite basic model isn't filed by Eaton. Compare the 2 brands of SRCOOL12KE.