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I recommend you don’t run these appliances on your power station – even if you can
Using a power station for backup is ideal, but not with these appliances.
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We often hear about certain power stations being capable of running your central HVAC system or keeping your large appliances on during an outage, but just because you can doesn’t mean you always should.
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Many power stations certainly have enough wattage to start an appliance, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most sensible way to run it. There are multiple appliances I don’t recommend keeping connected to a power station, including electric water heaters, space heaters, and ovens, as well as some you might not expect to make the list.
There are some appliances I wouldn’t recommend running continuously on a power station, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. My suggestions are more about what I wouldn’t do, not what you can’t do. This isn’t a compatibility issue — it’s more of a recommendation.
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Modern large power stations are designed and built to handle dryers, heat pumps, and even EV chargers. However, using the following devices on a power station can burn through your stored energy so quickly that it may defeat the purpose of having backup power.
I recommend keeping certain devices connected to a power station at all times to avoid power interruptions. These include a modem and router to avoid internet interruptions (especially if you work from home), your refrigerator, and even your security cameras and systems.
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