What is the difference between BTU SACC and BTU ASHRAE?

What is the difference between BTU SACC and BTU ASHRAE?

SACC Ratings Models manufactured before 2017 were tested under a different standard (ASHRAE) that produced a higher cooling capacity output. While the SACC BTU’s are lower than the previous ASHRAE BTU’s, the construction and cooling capacity of this model(s) remains unchanged.

What is SACC portable air conditioner?

Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity (SACC): Is a rating in BTU/hour that represents the weighted average performance of a unit in a number of test conditions, some of which may be more extreme than the average use case.

How does a portable air conditioner work?

Single hose portable air conditioners work by pulling stagnant air from inside the room. The motor inside the unit then cools the air for circulation throughout the space. The unit also takes the excess warm air and moisture and funnels it through the hose and out the window.

What is the highest BTU for a portable air conditioner?

14,000 BTU
Choosing the biggest portable AC unit is the best guarantee for adequate cooling of larger rooms (up to about 700 sq ft). Cooling capacity is portable AC units range from 8,000 BTU to 14,000 BTU. In short, the size of the biggest BTU portable air conditioner that is readily available is 14,000 BTU.

Are portable air conditioners effective?

It’s generally less efficient. Portable air conditioners often take more BTUs — and therefore use more electricity — to cool the same square foot space as a window unit. For example, a 10,000 BTU window unit will cool 450 square feet, but a 10,000 BTU portable AC unit will cool only 300 square feet.

How much does it cost to run a 12000 BTU portable air conditioner?

How Much Does it Cost to Run a 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner? A 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner costs an average of $0.16 per hour to run. If the portable AC is used for 8 hours per day, then it costs $1.28 per day. Running the portable air conditioner for one month will cost around $38.40.

What is the difference between SACC and BTU?

As there is a difference between stationary and portable units, SACC was introduced to better reflect the energy efficiency of each model. While the SACC BTUs are lower than the previous ASHRAE BTUs, the models remain unchanged. Find the right size air conditioner for your space on our website!

What does BTU mean on an air conditioner?

BTU is an acronym. It stands for British Thermal Unit. It’s a form of measurement that measures energy. One BTU refers to the amount of energy that’s required to increase the temperature of a pound of water by 1° F. It is most frequently used when talking about heating and air conditioning units. Air conditioners come with a BTU rating.

How many BTUs does a portable air conditioner use?

While our portable air conditioner does have a cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU under the ASHRAE rating, portable air conditioners must use some of the air inside your home to cool the internal components and then blow the now-hot air outside.

Why is there a difference between the ASHRAE ratings for portable air conditioners?

The reason for the difference in the two ratings is due to how a portable AC works. While our portable air conditioner does have a cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU under the ASHRAE rating, portable air conditioners must use some of the air inside your home to cool the internal components before blowing the now-hot air out through the exhaust hose.

Do portable air conditioners have a lower adjusted cooling effect?

However, the adjusted cooling effect of a portable air conditioner may be lower due to the warm air that is pulled into the room as hot air is blown out of the exhaust tube of your portable unit. Why do we use both BTU ratings on our products?