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Elite dual hose portable air conditioner

Last updated Nov 1, 2026 · First read Oct 16, 2026 · 10 entries in Page history

A dual hose portable unit that cools only: 12,000 BTU by ASHRAE, 7,000 BTU by SACC, for rooms up to 400 sq. ft.

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Part number or model
ARC-122DS
UPC
850956003880
Type
Portable air conditioner
Catalog number
Not assigned yet
Whynter ARC-122DS, front

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Timeline

Dates from the sources in References

  1. 2024USA Today Reviewed lists it among the year's best portable air conditioners
  2. 2025Whynter's awards page lists a Reviewed.com mention of it under this year

Specifications

35 fields, as the sources state them

Performance

ASHRAE BTU
12,000 BTU1
SACC BTU
7,000 BTU1
Coverage Sq. Ft.
400 sq. ft.1
Heat Mode
No1
Temperature Range
61°F – 89°F1
Dehumidifying Capacity
82 pints/day1
Fan Speed
3 speed1

Air and water

Hose System
Dual Hose1
Upper Gravity Drain Port
Yes1
Filter Type
Activated Carbon Air Filter and Washable Pre-Filter1
Louver Type
2-way directional air louvers1

Electrical and sound

Maximum Power Consumption
1200W / 10.5A1
Noise Level (DBA)
<47 low/ <52 high1
Refrigerant
R321

Build

Unit Dimensions
17" W x 16" D x 29.5" H1
Exhaust Hose Length
Max. 60"1
Window Kit Length
6.5" W x 20" (min)/ 56" (max) L1
Color
Silver1
Storage Bag
Yes1
Package dimensions
19″ W x 18″ D x 35″ H4
Net weight
68 lbs4
Gross weight
79 lbs4

Features

Features
● Designed to provide quiet and efficient cooling to any room, with no permanent installation ● Three operational modes: Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan ● Full thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F) ● Patented auto drain function fully exhausts all condensate automatically in most environments ● Digital and remote control ● LCDI (Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption) plug ● Upper and lower drain ports for continuous operation ● Equipped with Carbon air filter and washable pre-filter ● Casters for easy mobility ● 24 hour programmable timer ● Auto restart after power outage ● Storage cover bag with pocket ● Extendable exhaust hose (up to 60″) ● UL listed *This unit comes with one year warranty and three year warranty on the compressor.5
Air Flow (at high speed)
330m3/h / 194CFM5
Power supply
115 V / 60Hz / 1 Phase5

Additional information

Pump Feature
No9
Replacement Filter
ARC-CF-12SD9
Replacement Hose
"small hose: ARC-EH-TYPE-S large hose: ARC-EH-TYPE-L"9
Replacement Window Kit
ARC-WK-DUALN9

Features and Specifications

Features and Specifications
● 12000 BTU Cooling (ASHRAE-128 Standard) / 7000 BTU (DOE Standard) ● Lead free RoHS compliant components ● Upgraded Plastic window kit included ● Large Exhaust Hose: 5.9″ diameter ● Large Hose Connector: 5.9″ diameter with 5.0″ diameter reducer ● Small Intake Hose: 5.0″ diameter ● Small Hose Connector: 5.0″ diameter ● Fixture and Window Kit: 5.0″ diameter9

TECHNICAL DATA

CEER | EER
6.88 | 9.1510

EnergyGuide

Estimated Yearly Energy Cost
$10211
Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio
6.911

History

Awards & Mentions
USA Today Reviewed: The Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2024 Chicago Tribune Whynter Air Conditioner Guide7
Awards page, 2025
2025 “the Whynter Elite ARC-122DS rose to the top as the best portable air conditioner” – Reviewed.com8

Sources: whynter.com, Specification tab, read Oct 16, 2026 UTC; whynter.com, Features list, read Oct 30, 2026 UTC; whynter.com, Features accordion, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; legacy.whynter.com, Whynter's legacy site, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; legacy.whynter.com, User manual, page numbered 7, TECHNICAL DATA table, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; legacy.whynter.com, EnergyGuide label, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; whynter.com, Awards & Mentions accordion, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; whynter.com, Awards page, Portable Air Conditioner Recommendations & Recognitions, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC.

Size and weight

Inches and pounds, millimetres and kilograms

The product

WhatInches and poundsMillimetres and kilograms
DimensionsW17×D16×H29.5 inW431.8×D406.4×H749.3 mmconverted
WeightNet68 lb30.84 kgconverted

The packaging

WhatInches and poundsMillimetres and kilograms
DimensionsW19×D18×H35 inW482.6×D457.2×H889 mmconverted
WeightGross79 lb35.83 kgconverted

Figures in black are the maker’s. Figures in grey are converted by the wiki (1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg).

Compare

With its variant ARC-122DHP

2 different · 1 not on every page · 19 the same · 22 properties

Property
Whynter
ARC-122DS
Whynter
ARC-122DHP
Heat modeNoYes
Condensate pumpNoYes
Heating capacity, ASHRAENot stated10,000 BTU

Compare with others

2 of the same family on the wiki

Related

As named by the sources in References

Variations

Fits this product

  • ARC-HCSET-110-131V2Two-hose extender set
  • ARC-STRGBG-BStorage bag

More from Whynter

7 pages on the wiki

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Documents

5 linked, none copied here

References

11 sources, each with the day it was read

  1. whynter.com, Specification tab, read Oct 16, 2026 UTC. Supports 19 specifications
  2. whynter.com, Products and accessories the page links to, read Oct 16, 2026 UTC. Supports the related products
  3. whynter.com, Features list, read Oct 16, 2026 UTC. Supports the UPC
  4. whynter.com, Features list, read Oct 30, 2026 UTC. Supports 3 specifications
  5. whynter.com, Features accordion, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 3 specifications
  6. whynter.com, User Manual & Documents accordion, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports the documents
  7. whynter.com, Awards & Mentions accordion, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 1 specification
  8. whynter.com, Awards page, Portable Air Conditioner Recommendations & Recognitions, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 1 specification
  9. legacy.whynter.com, Whynter's legacy site, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 5 specifications, the documents
  10. legacy.whynter.com, User manual, page numbered 7, TECHNICAL DATA table, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 1 specification
  11. legacy.whynter.com, EnergyGuide label, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 2 specifications

Page history

Every read and every change to this page, newest first

  1. Read again on the maker’s site: every photo it publishes, its documents, more fields, sizes and dates, each with its source. The first reading kept.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  2. Read on whynter.com: Features accordion; User Manual & Documents accordion; Awards & Mentions accordion; Awards page, Portable Air Conditioner Recommendations & Recognitions.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  3. Read on legacy.whynter.com: Whynter's legacy site; User manual, page numbered 7, TECHNICAL DATA table; EnergyGuide label.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  4. Package dimensions, net weight and gross weight added from the maker’s Features list, which the first reading had left out.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  5. Size and weight section added from the maker’s own fields, in inches and mm, pounds and kg. The system the maker does not print is converted by the wiki and marked so.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  6. Read on whynter.com: Features list.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  7. Product type proposed. Descriptions written at three lengths from the specifications. Relations typed, each with the part of the page that names it.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  8. Read on whynter.com: Features list.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  9. Every field mapped to the property registry (pilot), or set aside with its reason. The maker’s text kept as the evidence.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
  10. Read on whynter.com: Specification tab; Products and accessories the page links to.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet

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