WindowENERGY STAR

Dreo U-Shaped 8K DR-HAC002

4.6(1,300 retailer ratings) by Dreo · Model DR-HAC002

Dreo's U-shaped inverter undercuts rivals on price while matching them on quiet, efficient cooling.

Cooling

8,000 BTU

Covers

350 ft²

Efficiency

15CEER

Noise

42 dB

$349 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

42 dB inverter quietness
U-shape lets window open
35% energy savings claim

Cons

No app control
Occasional compressor rattle

What the Dreo U-Shaped 8K DR-HAC002 costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 15CEER rating at 8 hours/day of cooling, using average residential electricity rates for each US climate zone. Your usage and utility rate will shift these numbers — run the calculator for your exact room.

Climate zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$20 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$22 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$18 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$19 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity	8,000 BTU
Rated coverage	350 ft²
Efficiency	15 CEER
Noise (low)	42 dB
Smart features	None
ENERGY STAR	Yes
Model number	DR-HAC002
Typical street price	$349