AERICAERP101AW

Portable AC · sold under 2 brands · DOE basic model WAP23A100FH

DOE certified cooling

10,000BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 7.8

Cools rooms up to 450 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

AERIC AERP101AW: certified to DOE at 10,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.8, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Whirlpool WHNP141AW. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model WAP23A100FH. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model WAP23A100FH, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
WAP23A100FH (DOE basic model)–
AERP101AWAERIC
AERP101HAWAERIC
WHNP141AWWhirlpool
WHNP141HAWWhirlpool

Same unit, 2 brands

10,000 BTU/h under every name. Choose on price, warranty and what's in stock.

Both filed under DOE basic model WAP23A100FH. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

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How much does the AERIC AERP101AW cost to run?

About 23¢ an hour of cooling, or $55.88 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

10,000 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.8 is about 1,282 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 10¢.

How does the AERIC AERP101AW rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. Its CEER of 7.8 is tied for 47th of the 171, and 7% above their median of 7.3. On cost, the same 10,000 BTU/h at their median CEER would cost about $59.70 for 30 days at 8 hours, $3.83 more than this one.

Portable ACs that cool 450 sq ft (76 with a listing)

Among 1,044 single hose portable ACs

Cooling (SACC)10,000

Higher than 704 of 1,044. 276 others share 10,000.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)7.8

Higher than 691 of 1,044. 46 others share 7.8.

4.413.4

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

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

    Danby DPA100B9IWDB-610,000 SACC

    Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 14.7: about 47% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    Frigidaire Gallery GHPH142AA110,000 SACC

    Up to 450 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 12.2: about 36% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Keystone KSTAP121HINV12,000 SACC

    Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
10,000 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
7.8 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
WAP23A100FH
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 AERP101AW's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 10,000 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 450 sq ft. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart calls for 10,000 BTU/h in rooms up to 450 sq ft. A sunny room, a kitchen or a high ceiling needs more.
How much does the AERIC AERP101AW cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.86 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 1,282 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the AERIC AERP101AW?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 2 brands filing one basic model, WAP23A100FH: AERIC and Whirlpool.