AERICAERP081AW

Portable AC · sold under 2 brands · DOE basic model WAP23A080F

DOE certified cooling

8,300BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 7.3

Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

AERIC AERP081AW: certified to DOE at 8,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.3, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Whirlpool WHNP121AW. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model WAP23A080F. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model WAP23A080F, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
WAP23A080F (DOE basic model)–
AERP081AWAERIC
WHNP121AWWhirlpool

Same unit, 2 brands

8,300 BTU/h under every name. Choose on price, warranty and what's in stock.

Both filed under DOE basic model WAP23A080F. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

Compare the 2 brands on one page

How much does the AERIC AERP081AW cost to run?

About 21¢ an hour of cooling, or $49.55 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

8,300 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.3 is about 1,137 W while cooling. Electricity at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Each 1¢/kWh you pay above or below 18.16¢ moves the 8 hour figure by 9¢.

How does the AERIC AERP081AW rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. 64 of them have a higher CEER than its 7.3, which is level with their median of 7.3.

Portable ACs that cool 350 sq ft (126 with a listing)

Among 1,044 single hose portable ACs

Cooling (SACC)8,300

Higher than 685 of 1,044. 4 others share 8,300.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)7.3

Higher than 392 of 1,044. 262 others share 7.3.

4.413.4

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

  • Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER

    Hisense HAP0825TWD8,000 SACC

    Up to 350 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 13.5: about 46% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    Antarctic Star OL-A018DD08N3BP/S8,300 SACC

    Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 10.7: about 32% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Whynter ARC-14S9,500 SACC

    Up to 400 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 7.9.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
8,300 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
7.3 Btu/Wh

Build

Hose setup tested
Single hoseFiled as Single-duct
Heating function
No
Condensate removal
Auto-evaporation
Variable speed
No

Record

DOE basic model
WAP23A080F
DOE class
Single hose portable ACs
Brands on the filings
2
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What is the AERIC AERP081AW's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 8,300 BTU/h SACC (seasonally adjusted cooling capacity), the rating DOE requires for portable ACs. A box figure labeled ASHRAE is usually higher for the same unit because it comes from a different test: SACC vs ASHRAE.
Is it single hose or dual hose?
It was tested as a single hose unit, per the DOE record.
How big a room does it cool?
About 350 sq ft. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart calls for 8,000 BTU/h in rooms up to 350 sq ft. A sunny room, a kitchen or a high ceiling needs more.
How much does the AERIC AERP081AW cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.65 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 1,137 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the AERIC AERP081AW?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 2 brands filing one basic model, WAP23A080F: AERIC and Whirlpool.