Recommended generator
3,500–4,500W portable generator
- Running watts: 1,000W typical (range 900W–1,200W)
- Peak (starting) requirement: 2,100W (starting range 2,000W–3,000W)
- With 25% headroom: 2,625W minimum rating
⚡ 240V required — this load needs a 240V-capable generator (e.g. an L14-30R outlet). Standard 120V-only inverters cannot run it at any wattage.
Planning estimates from the sourced ranges below — check your appliance’s nameplate first. Surge model assumes staggered starts (largest motor last); see how we calculate.