How loud is the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

52 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.

How energy-efficient is the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

Its efficiency rating is CEER 6.7.

How many watts does the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner use?

It draws 930 watts (8.5 amps at 115 V) while cooling at full power, per its retailer's specification for this exact model. At the US average electricity price that is about $0.17 an hour; once the room is cool the compressor cycles, so most hours cost less.

What size room does the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 250 sq ft, which matches its SACC: ENERGY STAR's sizing chart gives the 6,500 BTU (SACC) the Department of Energy certifies it at a room up to 250 sq ft. Its box says 10,000 BTU.

Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

Portable monoblocCEER 6.7

Frigidaire · Model FHPC102AC1

10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

Name: Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Brand: Frigidaire

A portable air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU (6,500 BTU SACC) for rooms up to 250 sq ft. It needs no installation.

$349

Live price at Abt Electronics

Price checked Oct 27, 2026

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Price history at Abt Electronics

Lowest since Aug 4, 2026:$332on Oct 24, 2026

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Will it cool your room?

Room size 400 sq ft ≈ 37.2 m²

Undersized for 400 sq ft

This is undersized for your 400 sq ft room. It would run flat out and struggle to keep up.

Running cost

The portable units we list are not ENERGY STAR certified, and portables are rated on a different (SACC) basis that is not comparable to the nameplate-BTU estimate the window figure uses, so there is no honest dollar figure to show here. As a category, portables (single-hose models especially) usually run less efficiently than a comparable window unit.

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At a glance

Best for renters and rooms where you cannot install a fixed unit.

Cooling

10,000 BTU

Size

Average

Noise

52 dB

Audible

Install: Plug and playPermission: No permission needed

Where to buy

2 retailers

Abt ElectronicsLowest In stock$349Buy
Sylvane In stock$359Buy
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Performance

Cooling capacity: 10,000 BTU · 6,500 BTU SACC
Power while cooling: 930 W (8.5 A at 115 V), about $0.17 an hour
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 250 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: 6.7
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: FHPC102AC1
Indoor noise: 52 dB(A)about as loud as a refrigerator
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: 16.5 x 27.9 x 14 in
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: R-32
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No
Power supply: 115 V, NEMA 5-15P plug
Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty

Supply voltage, plug, cooling power, cooling current, refrigerant and warranty are from Sylvane's published specifications for this exact configuration, checked Oct 18, 2026.

Power while cooling: From the maximum cooling draw its retailer lists for this exact model. An hour's cost is at that draw and the US average electricity price of 18.44¢/kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (residential average, May 2026)). The compressor cycles once the room is cool, so most hours cost less.

What is good

Uses R-32 (GWP 675), the low-GWP class new US residential equipment moved to.

What to watch

Its CEER 6.7 is less efficient than 20 of the 23 other portables we list with a published CEER.

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a portable monobloc. The most regulation-light option by far. No EPA Section 608 certified technician is needed because the refrigerant circuit is factory-sealed and never opened, no building or mechanical permit is triggered since nothing is fixed to the structure, and a landlord has little ground to refuse a unit that leaves no permanent alteration. The real constraints are your lease or HOA rules on how the window kit looks from outside, and noise to neighbours.

Installation

Plug and play

Refrigerant

R-32

United StatesUS: AIM Act refrigerant transition off R-410A to A2L (700 GWP cap)Reviewed June 2026Good to know

GeneralRenters: get written landlord consent firstReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

ArizonaArizona: cooling is an essential service for renters (ARS 33-1364)Reviewed June 2026Good to know

GeneralCondensate drainage must not drip onto neighboursReviewed June 2026Good to know

See all United States rules

Common questions about the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

How loud is the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?: 52 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
How energy-efficient is the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?: Its efficiency rating is CEER 6.7.
How many watts does the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner use?: It draws 930 watts (8.5 amps at 115 V) while cooling at full power, per its retailer's specification for this exact model. At the US average electricity price that is about $0.17 an hour; once the room is cool the compressor cycles, so most hours cost less.
What size room does the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 250 sq ft, which matches its SACC: ENERGY STAR's sizing chart gives the 6,500 BTU (SACC) the Department of Energy certifies it at a room up to 250 sq ft. Its box says 10,000 BTU.
Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.