TCL344286217

Portable AC · DOE basic model T12PQ3SDH

DOE certified cooling

12,000BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Dual hose · CEER 12.3 · Heat

Cools rooms up to 550 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

TCL 344286217: certified to DOE at 12,000 BTU/h SACC, CEER 12.3, dual hose. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model T12PQ3SDH. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model T12PQ3SDH, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
T12PQ3SDH (DOE basic model)–
344286217TCL

How much does the TCL 344286217 cost to run?

About 18¢ an hour of cooling, or $42.52 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

12,000 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 12.3 is about 976 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 8¢.

How does the TCL 344286217 rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (dual hose portable ACs), 34 models have a matched Amazon listing. 22 of them have a higher CEER than its 12.3, which is 4% below their median of 12.8.

Portable ACs that cool 550 sq ft (17 with a listing)

Among 334 dual hose portable ACs

Cooling (SACC)12,000

Higher than 198 of 334. 134 others share 12,000.

7,00012,400 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)12.3

Higher than 155 of 334. 1 other shares 12.3.

6.914.7

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

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

    Keystone KSTAP121HINV12,000 SACC

    Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2: about 13% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER

    Midea MAP14HS1TBL-A12,000 SACC

    Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2: about 13% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE16,000 SACC

    Up to 700 sq ft, single hose, CEER 9.8.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
12,000 BTU/h
Full load SACC
12,000 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
12.3 Btu/Wh

Build

Hose setup tested
Dual hoseFiled as Dual-duct
Heating function
Yes
Condensate removal
Auto-evaporation
Variable speed
Yes

Record

DOE basic model
T12PQ3SDH
DOE class
Dual hose portable ACs
Brands on the filings
1
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What is the TCL 344286217's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 12,000 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 dual hose unit, per the DOE record.
How big a room does it cool?
About 550 sq ft. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart calls for 12,000 BTU/h in rooms up to 550 sq ft. A sunny room, a kitchen or a high ceiling needs more.
How much does the TCL 344286217 cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.42 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 976 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).