1-7 of 7 Answers. Calculated using the traditional method, this AC is rated at 10,000 BTU. The new method (DOE) accounts for the heat generated by the AC unit itself, which in turn, lowers the effective cooling power of the unit to 6,500 BTU.May 3, 2018
What does DOE mean for air conditioners?
Department of Energy
What is BTU Doe vs BTU ASHRAE?
ASHRAE reflects the old testing standards when portable ACs were tested in the same way as window units. The DOE found numerous inefficiencies specific to the portable units and began using new testing methods. The DOE rating should be used when considering which unit to buy for the square footage it is needed for.
What is BTU cooling rating Doe?
You probably noticed that the cooling capacity (in BTUs) of portable air conditioners have two ratings, one of which is lower than the other. ... This means that the “adjusted” amount of cooling you get (i.e. the DOE standard) is lesser than the actual cooling capacity.Sep 23, 2020
What is BTU DOE mean?
1-7 of 7 Answers. Calculated using the traditional method, this AC is rated at 10,000 BTU. The new method (DOE) accounts for the heat generated by the AC unit itself, which in turn, lowers the effective cooling power of the unit to 6,500 BTU.May 3, 2018
How many BTU DOE do I need?
Room Size: Recommended BTU:
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500 sq ft 12,000 BTU
600 sq ft 14,000 BTU
700 sq ft 15,000 BTU
800 sq ft 17,000 BTU
What is DOE and BTU?
Calculated using the traditional method, this AC is rated at 10,000 BTU. The new method (DOE) accounts for the heat generated by the AC unit itself, which in turn, lowers the effective cooling power of the unit to 6,500 BTU.May 3, 2018
What is BTU Doe vs BTU ashrae?
ASHRAE reflects the old testing standards when portable ACs were tested in the same way as window units. The DOE found numerous inefficiencies specific to the portable units and began using new testing methods. The DOE rating should be used when considering which unit to buy for the square footage it is needed for.