Portable

Whynter ARC-14S Dual Hose

4.2(3,890 retailer ratings) by Whynter · Model ARC-14S
Whynter_ARC-14S_Dual_Hose

The long-running dual-hose benchmark: 9,500 BTU SACC, 500 sq ft reach, and award-winning real-world cooling.

Cooling
14,000 BTU
Covers
500 ft²
Efficiency
7.3CEER
Noise
51 dB
$549 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • True dual-hose cooling speed
  • Auto-drain in cooling mode
  • Eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant
Cons
  • Bulky 80 lb chassis
  • No Wi-Fi or app control

What the Whynter ARC-14S Dual Hose costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 7.3CEER 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 zoneExample regionsEst. cost / month
Cool NorthPacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England$74 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$78 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$64 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$69 /mo

Full specifications

TypePortable air conditioner
Cooling capacity14,000 BTU
Rated coverage500 ft²
Efficiency7.3 CEER
Noise (low)51 dB
Smart featuresNone
ENERGY STARNo
Model numberARC-14S
Typical street price$549

Specs from manufacturer data; price and ratings are snapshots and may vary. See how we evaluate. Data last reviewed June 2026.

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