Antarctic StarAC7290-10K

Portable AC · sold under 6 brands · DOE basic model AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8

DOE certified cooling

5,500BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 7.9

Cools rooms up to 150 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

Antarctic Star AC7290-10K: certified to DOE at 5,500 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.9, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Electactic AC7290-10K, COWSAR AC7290-10K, KISSAIR AC7290-10K and 2 more brands. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8 (DOE basic model)–
AC7290-10KAntarctic Star, COWSAR, Electactic, KISSAIR, R.W.FLAME, ZAFRO

Same unit, 6 brands

Every brand files AC7290-10K.

5,500 BTU/h under every name. Choose on price, warranty and what's in stock.

All 6 filed under DOE basic model AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

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How much does the Antarctic Star AC7290-10K cost to run?

About 13¢ an hour of cooling, or $30.34 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

5,500 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.9 is about 696 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 AC7290-10K rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. Its CEER of 7.9 is tied for 18th of the 171, and 8% above their median of 7.3. On cost, the same 5,500 BTU/h at their median CEER would cost about $32.84 for 30 days at 8 hours, $2.49 more than this one.

Portable ACs that cool 150 sq ft (204 with a listing)

Among 1,044 single hose portable ACs

Cooling (SACC)5,500

Higher than 153 of 1,044. 1 other shares 5,500.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)7.9

Higher than 738 of 1,044. 248 others share 7.9.

4.413.4

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

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

    BLACK+DECKER BPP06WTB6,000 SACC

    Up to 250 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.3.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM8,000 SACC

    Up to 350 sq ft, single hose, CEER 12: about 34% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Whynter ARC-115WG6,800 SACC

    Up to 250 sq ft, single hose, CEER 6.9.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
5,500 BTU/h
Full load SACC
10,100 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
7.9 Btu/Wh

Build

Hose setup tested
Single hoseFiled as Single-duct
Heating function
No
Condensate removal
Gravity drain
Variable speed
Yes

Record

DOE basic model
AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8
DOE class
Single hose portable ACs
Brands on the filings
6
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What is the Antarctic Star AC7290-10K's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 5,500 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 150 sq ft. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart calls for 5,000 BTU/h in rooms up to 150 sq ft. A sunny room, a kitchen or a high ceiling needs more.
How much does the Antarctic Star AC7290-10K cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.01 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 696 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the Antarctic Star AC7290-10K?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 6 brands filing one basic model, AM-10C6A3/QAR3DI-G8: Antarctic Star, Electactic, COWSAR and 3 more.