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Best Power Stations for Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Gas Furnace Fan (Blower) (1058W running / 2430W surge). 22 passed our True Surge protocol — 67% compatibility rate.
Tight
2
With Soft-Starter
1
Incompatible
10
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Worst case running = Trane S8X1 B080 (1058W). Worst case surge = Goodman GMH8 080 (2430W). Running and surge maxima come from different variants due to ECM vs PSC motor technology.
Our Top Picks
20 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 20 compatible generators.
Best Budget Safe
VTOMAN Jump 1500X
Running 1,500W
Surge 3,000W
Capacity 828 Wh
Weight 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.5h
Best Overall Safe
Explorer 2000 Plus
Running 3,000W
Surge 6,000W
Capacity 2,042 Wh
Weight 61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 1.4h
Best Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 4.1h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Gas Furnace Fan (Blower) on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 4.1h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 4.1h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 3h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 2.7h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 2.6h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 2.5h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 2.4h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 2h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 23 stations (22 pass, 1 with soft-starter).
What to Know About the Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)
Power Profile
Running load: 810–1,058W depending on motor type (ECM vs PSC). Surge: 1,461–2,430W. Voltage: 120V AC required. The motor technology — ECM variable speed, ECM constant torque, or PSC multi-speed — determines both the running draw and the startup surge that your power station must handle.
Real-World Usage
Gas furnace blowers run 8+ hours per day during winter emergencies. ECM motors (Carrier, Trane) have controlled electronic startup. PSC motors (Goodman) create hard mechanical inrush at 3× running watts on every heating cycle. Daily energy ranges from 6,480–8,464 Wh.
Pro Tip
The blower motor is the only significant electrical load in a gas furnace — the gas burner itself uses negligible electricity. Check your furnace nameplate for motor type: ECM or constant torque means manageable surge; PSC or multi-speed means you need a power station rated for at least 2,500W surge.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Gas Furnace Fan (Blower) (1058W / 2430W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4.1h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4.1h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 3h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.7h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.6h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.5h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.4h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.8h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.5h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Tight | 0.8h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Tight | 0.7h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Soft Start | 0.7h * | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
* Runtime with soft-starter installed. Without a soft-starter, these units cannot handle the startup surge.
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 22 can safely run a Gas Furnace Fan (Blower) (20 with full safety margin, 2 at tight margin). 10 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)?
Your power station needs at least 1,058W continuous output and 2,430W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 15% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
What size power station do I need for a gas furnace blower?
Only if your power source can supply at least 1,058W continuous and 2,430W surge at 120V. PSC blower motors (common in builder-grade furnaces) create the highest startup demand. ECM motors in premium furnaces need less.
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