How many watts does a Mini-Split Heat Pump (2-ton) use?

Running watts

2,000 W

Starting watts

4,500 W

Startup surge

+2,500 W

A Mini-Split Heat Pump (2-ton) draws 2,000 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 4,500 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start.

Generators that can run this

Westinghouse iGen4500
3,700 W run · 4,500 W start · ~$950
Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592)
3,800 W run · 4,750 W start · ~$550
Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower
5,000 W run · 6,500 W start · ~$1,000

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