What it can run
Generators are sized in watts. Running watts are what the unit can supply continuously; starting watts are a short surge for motors and compressors. The A-iPower 3800W Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator (SUA3800iEDP) is rated at 3,500 W running and 3,800 W starting.
| Appliance (typical) | Running / starting watts | Can it run it? |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, about 18–22 cu ft) | 150 W / 600 W start | Yes |
| Chest freezer (about 7 cu ft) | 100 W / 400 W start | Yes |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 800 W / 1,500 W start | Yes |
| Well pump (1/2 hp) | 1,000 W / 2,100 W start | Yes |
| Gas furnace blower | 750 W / 1,500 W start | Yes |
| Window air conditioner (5,000–8,000 BTU) | 600 W / 1,800 W start | Yes |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 70 W | Yes |
| Home oxygen concentrator | 300 W | Yes |
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 25 W | Yes |
| LED television (55 in) | 100 W | Yes |
| LED lighting (10 bulbs) | 100 W | Yes |
| Laptop and charger | 60 W | Yes |
| Phones and tablets charging (4) | 40 W | Yes |
| Ceiling or box fan | 75 W / 150 W start | Yes |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking) | 1,500 W | Yes |
| Coffee maker | 900 W | Yes |
| Garage door opener (1/2 hp) | 550 W / 1,100 W start | Yes |
| Washing machine | 500 W / 1,300 W start | Yes |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | Yes |
| Central air conditioner (3-ton) | 3,500 W / 10,500 W start | No |
Use the load calculator to total your own appliances.
Fuel and runtime
The maker states a 2.6-gallon tank and up to 12 hours at the stated load, which implies about 0.22 gallons per hour at that load.
Multi-fuel units usually produce less power on propane or natural gas than on gasoline; the maker's per-fuel ratings are the ones to size against.
Connecting it to a home
To power home circuits you need a rated transfer switch or interlock and an inlet, matched to this generator's outlet and amperage, installed by a licensed electrician.
Check the pairing in the generator ↔ transfer-switch compatibility matrix.
Safety and placement
This listing mentions a carbon monoxide shutoff or sensor, which is a useful backup — not a substitute for placing the generator outdoors and keeping working CO alarms inside.
Fit check before you buy
Checks to make against your loads, fuel plan and home before ordering.
- ✓WattsKeep the running total under 3,500 W and the largest start under 3,800 W.
- ?Fuel supplyPlan fuel storage and supply for gasoline, propane; check local rules on storing fuel.
- ?Home connectionA transfer switch or interlock and inlet must match the generator's outlet and amperage and be installed by a licensed electrician.
- iPlacement and noiseOutdoors only, away from openings; the maker states about 62 dB.
- iWeight138.9 lb as stated.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Published specifications
| Running (rated) watts | 3,500 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
|---|---|---|
| Starting (peak) watts | 3,800 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Fuel types | Gasoline, Propane[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Fuel tank (gasoline) | 2.6 gal[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Stated runtime | 12 hours (gas)[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Noise (as stated) | 62 dB[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Starting system | Recoil Start, Electric Start, Remote Start[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Carbon monoxide shutoff | Listed[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Engine | 223 cc[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Parallel capable | Yes[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Total harmonic distortion | < 3%[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Weight | 138.9 lb[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Warranty | 3 Year[S1] | Manufacturer store |
Wattstanding calculations
| Appliances it can run by watts | 19 of 20 | Wattstanding calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Implied fuel burn at the stated load | 0.22 gal/h | Wattstanding calculation |
| Price per running watt | $0.23 | Wattstanding calculation |
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.
- Runtime and fuel figures are the maker's stated values or our labelled calculations.
- Prices change; confirm the price, stock and what is included before ordering.
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Sources and verification
- A-iPower — 3800W Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Start With CO Alert - SUA3800iEDP — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
Wattstanding has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Electrical work belongs to a licensed electrician. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work