Antarctic StarA011E-8K

Portable AC · sold under 17 brands

DOE certified cooling

8,300BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 10.7

Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

Antarctic Star A011E-8K: certified to DOE at 8,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 10.7, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Auseo A011E-8K, COWSAR A011E-8K, Electactic A011E-8K and 13 more brands. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model A011E-8K. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model A011E-8K, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
A011E-8K (DOE basic model)Antarctic Star, Auseo, COWSAR, Electactic, Fornido, FREE VILLAGE, Havato, Joy Pebble, KISSAIR, Kismile, KNDKO, Moifoi, NUAGE, R.W.FLAME, Rintuf, Xbeauty, ZAFRO

Same unit, 17 brands

Every brand files A011E-8K.

Show all 17 brands

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

All 17 filed under DOE basic model A011E-8K. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

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How much does the Antarctic Star A011E-8K cost to run?

About 14¢ an hour of cooling, or $33.81 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

8,300 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 10.7 is about 776 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 6¢.

How does the Antarctic Star A011E-8K rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. 4 of them have a higher CEER than its 10.7, which is 47% above their median of 7.3. On cost, the same 8,300 BTU/h at their median CEER would cost about $49.55 for 30 days at 8 hours, $15.75 more than this one.

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)10.7

Higher than 1,032 of 1,044. 2 others share 10.7.

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 21% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM8,000 SACC

    Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 12: about 11% 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)
10.7 Btu/Wh

Build

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

Record

DOE basic model
A011E-8K
DOE class
Single hose portable ACs
Brands on the filings
17
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What is the Antarctic Star A011E-8K'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 Antarctic Star A011E-8K cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.13 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 776 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the Antarctic Star A011E-8K?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 17 brands filing one basic model, A011E-8K: Antarctic Star, Auseo, COWSAR and 14 more.