Upstreman: 9 DOE certified models
Upstreman has 9 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 8 portable ACs (8,000 to 12,000 BTU/h SACC) and 1 dehumidifier (24.01 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: Upstreman I12-115P, Upstreman P116-115, Upstreman PI16-115S and 2 more tie at 12,000 BTU/h SACC.
- Most efficient for its class: Upstreman F10-115P, CEER 7.9, higher than 738 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs, dehumidifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UpstremanI12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 2 | UpstremanP116- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 3 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 4 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 5 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 6 | UpstremanF10- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 7.9 | Single hose | No | 1 | |
| 7 | UpstremanI10- |
| 10,000SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 8 | UpstremanF08- |
| 8,000SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UpstremanUPDEH- |
| 24.01pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.76 | up to 25 | 1 |
How efficient are Upstreman models?
Portable air conditioners
Of the 8 Upstreman portable ACs, 7 file a higher CEER than the class median and 1 matches it.
| Class | Upstreman models | Above median | Class median | Best Upstreman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual hose portable ACs (334) | 6 | 6 | CEER 12.5 | I10- |
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 2 | 1 | CEER 7.3 | F10- |
Dehumidifiers
Upstreman UPDEH-80A files IEF 1.76 L/kWh. The median among the 253 models in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day) is 1.7, so it's above the median: higher than 172 of the 253.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Upstreman portable ACs and dehumidifiers?
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 9 Upstreman 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 Upstreman alone.
How much do Upstreman models cost to run?
While cooling, Upstreman portable ACs draw about 781 to 1,266 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 14¢ to 23¢ an hour, or $34.05 to $55.17 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Upstreman I10-115P (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 12.8) and the highest Upstreman F10-115P (10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.9).
Upstreman UPDEH-80A certifies 24.01 pints/day (11.36 liters) at an IEF of 1.76 L/kWh. That takes 6.46 kWh a day running nonstop at DOE's test conditions: about $1.17 a day, or $35.17 for 30 days.
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so that's the upper figure for a day of nonstop running.
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 Upstreman
- Is Upstreman a good dehumidifier brand?
- Its one dehumidifier basic model, Upstreman UPDEH-80A, certifies 24.01 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test, and its IEF of 1.76 is higher than 172 of the 253 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day). We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Upstreman make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- No current DOE record shows one as of 2026-11-03. Its one model, Upstreman UPDEH-80A, certifies 24.01 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. Boxes that quote the older 80°F test read higher for the same unit. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.