How energy-efficient is the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC?

Its efficiency rating is CEER 7.2.

What size room does the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 350 sq ft, which matches its SACC: ENERGY STAR's sizing chart gives the 8,000 BTU (SACC) the Department of Energy certifies it at a room up to 350 sq ft. Its box says 12,000 BTU (ASHRAE).

Do I need a professional to install the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC?

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

Portable monoblocCEER 7.2

Midea · Model MAP08S1XWT-S

8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC

Name: Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC
Brand: Midea
Price: 419.99 USD
Availability: InStock

A portable air conditioner rated at 12,000 BTU (8,000 BTU SACC) for rooms up to 350 sq ft. It needs no installation.

$419.99

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Price checked Oct 27, 2026

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Will it cool your room?

Room size (assumed)350 sq ft ≈ 32.5 m²

Fits a 350 sq ft room

This unit's cooling matches a 350 sq ft room. Set your room size to check the fit for your space.

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

8,000 BTU

Size

Noise

Install: Plug and playPermission: No permission needed

Performance

Cooling capacity: 12,000 BTU (ASHRAE) · 8,000 BTU SACC
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 350 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: 7.2
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: MAP08S1XWT-S
Indoor noise: Not published
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: Not published
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: Not published
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No

What to watch

Its CEER 7.2 is less efficient than 19 of the 25 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

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

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

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Common questions about the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC

How energy-efficient is the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC?: Its efficiency rating is CEER 7.2.
What size room does the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 350 sq ft, which matches its SACC: ENERGY STAR's sizing chart gives the 8,000 BTU (SACC) the Department of Energy certifies it at a room up to 350 sq ft. Its box says 12,000 BTU (ASHRAE).
Do I need a professional to install the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE/12,000 BTU Ashrae Smartcool Portable AC?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.