SereneLife SLPAC805W
Portable monobloc

SereneLife

SLPAC805W

The SereneLife SLPAC805W is a compact single-hose 8,000 BTU ASHRAE / 5,000 BTU SACC portable with a built-in dehumidifier and Wi-Fi, sized for small rooms up to 350 sq ft.

$397

List price

8,000 BTU ASHRAE / 5,000 BTU SACC (DOE), up to 350 sq ft. Single-hose 3-in-1 with built-in dehumidifier, Wi-Fi app and remote. 115 V, R-410A. Noise about 55 dB. Best Buy approx 397 USD.

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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 budget wi-fi cooling for small rooms.

Cooling
8,000 BTU
Size
-
Noise
55 dB
Audible
Install: Plug and playPermission: No permission needed

Performance

Cooling capacity
8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW
Heating capacity
Cooling only
Room coverage
up to 350 sq ft
Energy Star
No
CEER
Not published
Annual energy (cooling)
Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number
SLPAC805W
Indoor noise
55 dB(A)about as loud as a dishwasher
Outdoor noise
Not published
Indoor unit
27.6 in W x 11.6 in H x 12.8 in D
Outdoor unit
None
Refrigerant
R-410A
Wi-Fi / app
Yes
Outdoor unit needed
No

What is good

  • Inexpensive compact portable with Wi-Fi app control and a built-in dehumidifier
  • Light and easy to move for small rooms and apartments
  • Includes window-mount exhaust kit and remote

What to watch

  • Single-hose and only 5,000 BTU SACC: small-room duty only
  • Louder (about 55 dB); R-410A refrigerant; not ENERGY STAR

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-410A

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 SereneLife SLPAC805W

How loud is the SereneLife SLPAC805W?
55 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a dishwasher.
What size room does the SereneLife SLPAC805W cool?
It is rated to cool a room up to 350 sq ft (8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the SereneLife SLPAC805W?
No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

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