GEAPHS05B***

Portable AC · sold under 2 brands

DOE certified cooling

5,000BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 6.1

Cools rooms up to 150 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

GE APHS05B***: certified to DOE at 5,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.1, single hose. The same unit is also filed as Vissani VPQ05EWWA. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model APHS05B***. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model APHS05B***, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
APHS05B*** (DOE basic model)GE
VPQ05EWWAVissani
VPQS05BWT*Vissani

Same unit, 2 brands

  • GEAPHS05B***Listing above
  • VissaniVPQ05EWWA, VPQS05BWT*No listing matched

5,000 BTU/h under every name. Choose on price, warranty and what's in stock.

Both filed under DOE basic model APHS05B***. Listing status as of 2026-11-03.

Compare the 2 brands on one page

How much does the GE APHS05B*** cost to run?

About 15¢ an hour of cooling, or $35.72 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

5,000 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 6.1 is about 820 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 7¢.

How does the GE APHS05B*** rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. Its CEER of 6.1 is tied for 161st of the 171, and 16% below their median of 7.3. On cost, the same 5,000 BTU/h at their median CEER would cost about $29.85 for 30 days at 8 hours, $5.87 less than this one.

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

Among 1,044 single hose portable ACs

Cooling (SACC)5,000

Higher than 9 of 1,044. 90 others share 5,000.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)6.1

Higher than 7 of 1,044. 40 others share 6.1.

4.413.4

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

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

    Antarctic Star AC7290-10K5,500 SACC

    Up to 150 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.9: about 23% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    LG LP0526PWF5,000 SACC

    Up to 150 sq ft, single hose, CEER 6.6: about 8% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    AKIRES OL-A016JE06N36,250 SACC

    Up to 250 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.2.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
5,000 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
6.1 Btu/Wh

Build

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

Record

DOE basic model
APHS05B***
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 GE APHS05B***'s real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 5,000 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 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 GE APHS05B*** cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.19 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 820 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).
Who makes the GE APHS05B***?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the record doesn't say. It does show 2 brands filing one basic model, APHS05B***: GE and Vissani.