Cooling

10,000 BTU window AC running watts and starting watts

Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for 10,000 btu window ac is 1,100 W running and 2,800 W starting.

Load typeLowDefaultHigh
Running watts800 W1,100 W1,500 W
Starting watts1,800 W2,800 W4,200 W

Source note

Room AC nameplates vary by efficiency and compressor type; default is a planning value for larger 115 V units.

Source reference

Never operate a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage, on a porch, or near open windows. Use a listed transfer switch or interlock installed by a qualified electrician for home wiring, and verify actual device nameplates before buying equipment.

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