A-iPower GXS4300i 4300W Portable Inverter Generator

$428.99

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A-iPower's GXS4300i is a lightweight gasoline inverter generator built around a 149cc OHV engine, with recoil start and a CO sensor shutdown for added safety. It is a reliable mid-size option for home backup or job-site power.

Gas generators deliver a lot of power for the price and can run as long as you have fuel. The trade-offs are fuel storage, regular maintenance and outdoor-only operation, so they suit people who want maximum output for outages, job sites and RV use.

Key specs

4300W starting / 3450W running output
149cc OHV engine with recoil start
CO sensor shutdown
Lightweight design

Best for

Home backup
Job-site power
RV and outdoor use

What a generator this size can typically power

Examples only, as long as the combined running watts plus the highest starting surge stay within the generator's rating. Always check the label on your own appliances.

A refrigerator and freezer together
A sump pump and lights
A furnace blower or window air conditioner (check start-up surge)
A TV, internet gear and device chargers

Good to know

Starting (peak) watts are only available for a few seconds when a motor or compressor kicks on; running (rated) watts are what the generator can supply continuously. Add up the running watts of everything you plan to power and allow for the extra starting watts of motorized appliances. Safety: run any fuel-burning generator outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents, and never in a garage or enclosed space, because exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Do not connect a generator to household wiring unless a licensed electrician has installed a proper transfer switch. Read the manufacturer's manual before first use.

Setup and care

Read the manual and check oil and fuel before every start
Place on level ground outdoors with plenty of airflow
Let it cool before refueling and store fuel in approved containers
Keep a working carbon monoxide alarm inside your home

Frequently asked questions

Can I run it in my garage or near a window?
No. Run it outdoors and well away from doors, windows and vents. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.

What fuel and oil does it use?
Use the fuel type and oil grade listed in the manufacturer's manual. Never run it past empty or refuel while it is running or hot.

Can I power my whole house?
Not directly. Connecting to household wiring requires a licensed electrician to install a proper transfer switch, and the load must stay within the running watts.

How do I look after it?
Follow the maintenance schedule in the manual, run it briefly every month or two, and do not leave old fuel in the tank for long storage.

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Compare other power options

Explore our battery power station options as an alternative for compatible smaller devices. Battery stations differ from gasoline generators in power output and runtime. Never operate a gasoline generator indoors or in an enclosed space.

WHAT THIS GENERATOR IS FOR

A lightweight 4,300-watt inverter with automatic CO shutdown

Big generators are heavy, and heavy generators are hard to use alone. The A-iPower GXS4300i uses a lightweight design around a 149cc OHV engine with 3,450W running output, and it has a CO sensor that shuts the engine down automatically, which is a real safeguard if the exhaust is ever blown toward the house.

Right for you if…

You want home-backup output without a heavy machine
You want an automatic CO shutdown for peace of mind
You need job-site or RV power as well

Look at something else if…

You want push-button electric start (this has a recoil/pull start)
You want dual-fuel flexibility

A realistic outage load for a home

Refrigerator200 W
Freezer200 W
Sump pump900 W
Furnace blower600 W
Lights, router and TV300 W
Combined running load2200 W

That is about 63% of this generator's 3450W running rating. Adding a small window air conditioner (900W) takes the load to 3100W, or 89%, which is right at the limit, and the start-up surge of a motor or compressor could trip it.

Typical appliance figures, for illustration. Always check the label on your own equipment, and remember that motors and compressors briefly draw more when they start.

Good to know about this one

CO shutdown is a backstop, not permission to run the generator near the house. Keep it outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents, and keep working CO alarms indoors.

Plan before you need it

Outages do not announce themselves, and when a big storm hits, demand spikes and shipping slows for everyone at once. A generator you have already unboxed, fueled and test-run is a backup plan. One that is still in transit is not. Ordering ahead of the forecast keeps the decision in your hands.

If this is not quite the right fit

Amerisun 5000W Gas Inverter Generator with CO Sensor $434.99 Need more power?

Not sure this is the right size for you? Tell us what you want to power and for how long, and we will check it against this product before you order. Contact us or call 1-800-680-4080.