Can a backup generator power a furnace or air-conditioner? | | Always | 13% | | Usually | 50% | | Sometimes | 27% | | Rarely | 4% | | Not sure | 4% | | | | | Question: Can a backup generator power a furnace or air-conditioner? Top Answer (50% of 22 votes): Usually.
Answer: Always
Explanation: Would need to determine the full load size and equipment that must be powered in an outage. | | RAC Electrical Services` | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Generally Backup Generators provide power for Life Safety equipment.
If the generator isn't required for Life Safety and is installed as an Optional Standby then the customer can choose whatever they want to back up.
Sometimes Heat/Air Conditioning is critical to the operation of a facility. | | ElectriTech, Inc. | Answer: Usually
Explanation: If you have one that meets KW for it | | Roche Electric & Consulting | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Depending on the size of the generator most generators can run a central air condition system and the furnace as well as other essential circuits within the home. | | Power Now Solutions , Inc. | Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes mor kl watt | | EMP industries | Answer: Usually
Explanation: Before purchasing a generator calculate the load | | Advanced Electrical and Energy | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: depends on load | | GREEN ELECTRIC | Answer: Usually
Explanation: We have ways to delay large use items like electric ovens or central air conditioning units from starting up with the generator. Once the generator warms up then these additional "loads" are introduced | | Mohrmann Electric Co.Inc. |
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