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Cooper & Hunter CH-STLS-14AC
Best for: Official DOE SACC 12000 Btu/h, CEER 14.2, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
9.8/10
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 14.2
- Highest official DOE SACC in this comparison (12000 Btu/h)
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
- DOE record lists a heating function
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
| DOE SACC | 12000 Btu/h |
|---|---|
| DOE CEER | 14.2 |
| Dual-duct certification | Yes |
| Variable-speed compressor | Yes |
| Heating function | Yes |
| Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC) | 12000 Btu/h |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 14.2 Btu/Wh |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Dual-duct |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | Yes |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | Yes |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 12000 Btu/h |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 845 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER |
| Certified individual model number | CH-STLS-14AC |
| Basic model number (DOE) | CH-STLS-14AC |
| Price | Check price |