TCLT08PS3SB

Portable AC · DOE basic model TAC-08CHPD/DM1（JY）

DOE certified cooling

8,050BTU/hSACC, DOE test

Single hose · CEER 7.2

Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? ENERGY STAR sizing chart

TCL T08PS3SB: certified to DOE at 8,050 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.2, single hose. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model TAC-08CHPD/DM1（JY）. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model TAC-08CHPD/DM1（JY）, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
TAC-08CHPD/DM1（JY） (DOE basic model)–
T08PS3SBTCL

How much does the TCL T08PS3SB cost to run?

About 20¢ an hour of cooling, or $48.73 for 30 days at 8 hours a day (less once the compressor cycles off).

8,050 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 7.2 is about 1,118 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 9¢.

How does the TCL T08PS3SB rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (single hose portable ACs), 171 models have a matched Amazon listing. 86 of them have a higher CEER than its 7.2, which is 1% below 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)8,050

Higher than 645 of 1,044. 1 other shares 8,050.

2,00016,000 BTU/h

Efficiency (CEER)7.2

Higher than 311 of 1,044. 80 others share 7.2.

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 47% 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 40% less power for the same cooling.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    icyberboom RHKT140309,200 SACC

    Up to 400 sq ft, single hose, heats, CEER 7.6.

DOE record

Cooling

Cooling capacity (SACC)
8,050 BTU/h
Efficiency (CEER)
7.2 Btu/Wh

Build

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

Record

DOE basic model
TAC-08CHPD/DM1（JY）
DOE class
Single hose portable ACs
Brands on the filings
1
In DOE's list since
2026-11-03

Questions

What is the TCL T08PS3SB's real BTU?
It's certified to DOE at 8,050 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 TCL T08PS3SB cost to run for 8 hours?
About $1.62 for 8 hours of cooling: roughly 1,118 W at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).