EatonSRCOOL12KE

Portable AC · sold under 2 brands

DOE certified cooling

9,250BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 7.6 · Heat

Cools rooms up to 400 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

Eaton SRCOOL12KE: certified to DOE at 9,250 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.6, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Tripp Lite SRCOOL12KE. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model SRCOOL12KE. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model SRCOOL12KE, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
SRCOOL12KE (DOE basic model)Eaton, Tripp Lite
SRCOOL12KWTEEaton, Tripp Lite

Same unit, 2 brands

Every brand files SRCOOL12KE, SRCOOL12KWTE.

9,250 BTU/h under every name. Choose on price, warranty and what's in stock.

Both filed under DOE basic model SRCOOL12KE. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

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How much does the Eaton SRCOOL12KE cost to run?

About 22¢ an hour of cooling, or $53.05 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

9,250 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.6 is about 1,217 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 Eaton SRCOOL12KE rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. 56 of them have a higher CEER than its 7.6, which is 4% above 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)9,250

Higher than 699 of 1,044. 1 other shares 9,250.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)7.6

Higher than 658 of 1,044. 30 others share 7.6.

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 48% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    GARVEE JHS-A020B-09KR-D9,300 SACC

    Up to 400 sq ft, single hose, CEER 8: about 5% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    SereneLife SLINV10CHPD10,300 SACC

    Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 12.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
9,250 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
7.6 Btu/Wh

Build

Hose setup tested
Single hoseFiled as Single-duct
Heating function
Yes
Condensate removal
Condensate pump

Record

DOE basic model
SRCOOL12KE
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 Eaton SRCOOL12KE's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 9,250 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 400 sq ft. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart calls for 9,000 BTU/h in rooms up to 400 sq ft. A sunny room, a kitchen or a high ceiling needs more.
How much does the Eaton SRCOOL12KE cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.77 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 1,217 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the Eaton SRCOOL12KE?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 2 brands filing one basic model, SRCOOL12KE: Eaton and Tripp Lite.