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Best Power Stations for Clothes Dryer
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Electric Clothes Dryer (5600W running / 5600W surge). 3 passed our True Surge protocol — 9% compatibility rate.
Tight
2
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
30
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = GE GTD38EASWWS (5600W). Surge = running (resistive heating element — no motor inrush).
This device requires 240V split-phase power
Most consumer portable power stations output 120V only. The Electric Clothes Dryer is incompatible with any 120V-only unit regardless of wattage capacity.
Our Top Picks
1 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 1 compatible generators.
Best Budget, Overall & Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra X
Running 12,000W
Surge 24,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 187.4 lbs (85.0 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 0.8h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Clothes Dryer on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Safe
Tight margin
What to Know About the Electric Clothes Dryer
Power Profile
Running load: 5600W at 240V. Surge: 5600W (resistive heating element + drum motor, no significant inrush). Requires 240V split-phase output. Every portable power station in our database outputs 120V single-phase only, making this device incompatible regardless of wattage capacity.
Real-World Usage
Operates for approximately 1 hour per drying cycle, consuming 5,600 Wh per load. The sustained 5,600W draw at 240V exceeds both the voltage and wattage capacity of every consumer portable power station we test.
Pro Tip
An electric clothes dryer is not a realistic portable power station load. The 240V split-phase requirement alone eliminates every consumer portable unit. For outage laundry drying, a gas dryer runs its drum motor on 120V (only the igniter and controls need electricity — typically under 400W). Alternatively, air-drying or using a portable fan with a drying rack is the zero-infrastructure solution.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Electric Clothes Dryer (5600W / 5600W).
| 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 | 0.8h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Tight | 0.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Tight | 0.5h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Fail | N/A | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
Why 91% of Power Stations Fail
30 of 33 generators tested cannot safely run this device. Here's why.
Voltage mismatch
This device requires 240V. 28 of 33 generators output a different voltage and cannot power it regardless of wattage.
Continuous draw exceeds capacity
At 5,600W continuous, this device exceeds the output of most mid-range portable power stations (typically 1,000–2,000W).
What to consider instead
- ▸ Consider a 120V alternative (window AC instead of central AC, gas dryer instead of electric) 120V vs 240V guide →
- ▸ A whole-home battery system (like Tesla Powerwall) or gas generator may be more appropriate for this load
- ▸ Only 3 stations can handle this device. Check our top picks above for the best options
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 Clothes Dryer?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 3 can safely run a Clothes Dryer (1 with full safety margin, 2 at tight margin). 30 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Clothes Dryer?
Your power station needs at least 5,600W continuous output and 5,600W surge capacity at 240V split-phase. We recommend a safety buffer of 10% 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.
Can I run an electric clothes dryer on a portable power station?
No. An electric dryer requires 240V split-phase at 5600W continuous. No consumer portable power station provides this. For outage laundry, a gas dryer works on most mid-range power stations since it only needs electricity for the drum motor and controls. Air-drying with a portable fan is the zero-infrastructure option.