About the Shinco SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
The SPU2 is the largest Shinco portable air conditioner: 14,000 BTU by the ASHRAE test and 10,000 BTU by the DOE seasonal test, for a room up to 700 square feet. If you have a family room, a studio apartment or a basement den that the central system never quite reaches, this is the unit for it.
It cools, dries and runs as a fan at three speeds, with a swing louvre and a 24-hour timer. It is rated at 57 dB. The body stands 32 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide on four casters, and it runs on a standard 120-volt outlet.
You can pick white or gray: the two are the same machine. The 59-inch hose and the sliding window kit come in the box.
The SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner is part of the Shinco family of units.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling, ASHRAE | 14,000 BTU |
| Cooling, DOE seasonal (SACC) | 10,000 BTU |
| Room size | Up to 700 sq ft |
| Modes | Cool, Dry, Fan |
| Fan speeds | 3 |
| Noise (spec sheet) | 57 dB |
| Size (D × W × H) | 15.4 × 18.5 × 32 in (39 × 47 × 81 cm) |
| Power | 120 V, standard wall outlet |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Exhaust hose | 59-inch telescopic |
| Remote range | Up to 23 ft |
| Timer | 24 hours |
| Body color | White |
| Model number | SPU2-14CW |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling, ASHRAE | 14,000 BTU |
| Cooling, DOE seasonal (SACC) | 10,000 BTU |
| Room size | Up to 700 sq ft |
| Modes | Cool, Dry, Fan |
| Fan speeds | 3 |
| Noise (spec sheet) | 57 dB |
| Size (D × W × H) | 15.4 × 18.5 × 32 in (39 × 47 × 81 cm) |
| Power | 120 V, standard wall outlet |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Exhaust hose | 59-inch telescopic |
| Remote range | Up to 23 ft |
| Timer | 24 hours |
| Body color | Gray |
| Model number | SPU2-14CG |
In the box
- Portable air conditioner
- Remote control
- 59-inch telescopic exhaust hose
- Sliding window kit with adapters
Compare
The SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner next to the rest of the shelf
| Model | Cooling (ASHRAE) | Cooling (DOE SACC) | Room | Noise | Modes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner | 14,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU | Up to 700 sq ft | 57 dB | Cool, Dry, Fan | $299.99 |
| SPF1 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner | 12,000 BTU | 7,500 BTU | Up to 450 sq ft | 52 dB | Cool, Dry, Fan | $289.99 |
| SPF2 Portable Air Conditioner | 8,000 BTU / 10,000 BTU / 12,000 BTU | 4,550 / 6,450 / 7,800 BTU | Up to 350 / 400 / 450 sq ft | 55 / 52 dB | Cool, Dry, Fan | $197.99 |
| SPF2 Portable Air Conditioner with Heat | 10,000 BTU | 6,450 BTU | Up to 400 sq ft | 52 dB | Cool, Heat, Dry, Fan | $275.49 |
| SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat | 14,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU | Up to 700 sq ft | 57 dB | Cool, Heat, Dry, Fan | $340.88 |
Two figures to keep in mind with any portable air conditioner: the seasonal rating the Department of Energy defines, and the wall outlet it plugs into.
Questions
Shinco SPU2 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: questions
Is 14,000 BTU too much for a small room?
Often, yes. A unit far larger than the room cools it in short bursts and switches off before it has pulled much moisture out, so the room feels cold and clammy. For a room under 450 square feet, look at the SPF2 or the SPF1 first.
Does the SPU2 plug into a normal outlet?
Yes, a standard 120-volt wall outlet. Plug it in directly: no extension cord and no power strip.

