[BiggKidd]

It depends on what size? But I will say Honda’s outlast every other brand I’ve used by tenfold and I’ve run a lot of generators. If you’re just trying to keep a fridge and deep freezer going along with a few lights and a laptop or two I HIGHLY RECOMEND a Honda EU2000 or EU2200. I’ve had 3) of the 2000’s go over 23,000 hours each and they sip gas!

I run my house off a EU2000 while it also recharges the battery bank.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by  BiggKidd.

[cloud]

Thanks! I will check into that. I think it is 1200 square foot and I need to keep my mini-split going in case of ice storm!

[BiggKidd]

Okay an EU2000 is not going to run any sort of HVAC unit it’s a small portable generator. I never think of heating with electric since I have used wood most of my life.

[JerseyGiantChick]

Honda does his job for sure, mostly Honda over here not just generator.

[Maytag]

I have an EU2200i and I’m happy with it. Got it for hurricane emergencies; fortunately have not really had to use it for that! If
you are getting one for uncommon use be sure to pay attention to the
instructions about long-term storage once you’ve used it (aka, put oil
and gas in it). Either run it briefly regularly or make sure to store it dry.

[Jason-REF]

Harbor Freight predator. Had one for 5 years now. use it more or less once a year. Ran it for 8 days during an ice storm a couple years ago. starts right up every time. its the smallest one with 220V so i can run my well, i think 4500 watts and i paid $270 new. Its not a Honda of course, but for emergency use only you just cant beat the payback. May run your minisplit which is probably 220V. TIP – when looking at something to run your minisplit or any large device – you cant just look at the wattage. you need to check the amps on the particular circuit. 4500/220= 20.45 amps but the circuit is limited to 13 amps.