Appliance Wattage Chart for Generator Sizing

A full-size electric oven or range with multiple burners and an oven cavity. Electric ovens use resistive heating elemen...

A portable single-burner induction cooktop for efficient stovetop cooking. Induction cooktops are resistive loads with n...

A standard household dishwasher with a water pump motor and heating element for drying. The starting surge comes from th...

An indoor electric grill, griddle, or panini press with a resistive heating element. There is no starting surge. Electri...

An electric kettle uses a resistive heating element to rapidly boil water. With no motor, there is zero starting surge. ...

A standard countertop or over-the-range microwave oven rated at approximately 1000 watts of cooking power. The actual el...

An electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot or similar) that uses a resistive heating element under a sealed pressure vesse...

A standard two-slice or four-slice toaster uses resistive heating coils to brown bread. As a purely resistive load with ...

A standard drip coffee maker uses a resistive heating element to heat water, drawing approximately 800 watts during brew...

A standard under-sink garbage disposal unit with a 1/2 HP to 3/4 HP motor. The starting surge is significant relative to...

A standard countertop blender used for smoothies, soups, and food preparation. The motor has a brief starting surge as t...

A slow cooker or crock pot uses a resistive heating element wrapped around a ceramic cooking vessel. On the low setting,...

A large upright frost-free freezer with 15 to 20 cubic feet of capacity. Upright freezers draw more power than chest fre...

A standard household refrigerator with a compressor motor that cycles on and off. The starting wattage accounts for the ...

A standalone chest freezer used for long-term food storage. Chest freezers are very energy efficient during operation, d...

A 3-ton (36,000 BTU) central air conditioning system is the most common size for medium to large homes in the United Sta...

A standard 1500-watt portable electric space heater using either ceramic, oil-filled radiator, or fan-forced heating tec...

An infrared space heater that uses quartz or carbon heating elements to provide radiant warmth. Like other resistive hea...

An electric fireplace insert or standalone unit with a resistive heater and LED flame effect display. The heater element...

A medium window-mounted air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU, capable of cooling a room up to about 450 square feet. This...

A ductless mini-split air conditioning system rated at 12,000 BTU (1 ton). Mini-split systems are highly efficient and m...

A portable floor-standing air conditioner rated at 8,000 BTU with an exhaust hose vented through a window. Portable AC u...

The blower fan motor in a gas or oil furnace that circulates heated air through ductwork. Even though the furnace itself...

A portable or whole-house dehumidifier that removes moisture from the air using a compressor and heat exchanger. The sta...

A small window-mounted air conditioner rated at 5,000 BTU, suitable for cooling a single room up to about 150 square fee...

A whole house fan mounted in the ceiling that pulls air through the house and exhausts it through attic vents. These fan...

A pellet stove that burns compressed wood pellets for space heating. While the combustion provides the heat, the stove r...

A twin-fan window unit that can intake and exhaust air to create airflow through a room or whole house. Window fans draw...

A standard portable box fan or oscillating stand fan. These fans draw very little power and provide meaningful comfort d...

A standard 52-inch ceiling fan provides air circulation for comfort cooling. Ceiling fans use very little electricity, m...

Ten halogen light bulbs rated at approximately 50 watts each. Halogen bulbs are resistive loads with no starting surge b...

Four fluorescent shop light fixtures, each with two T8 tubes at approximately 40 watts per tube. Fluorescent lights have...

A set of outdoor security floodlights, typically two to four fixtures with LED or halogen bulbs. This estimate assumes a...

A set of ten LED light bulbs rated at approximately 10 watts each, equivalent to traditional 60-watt incandescent bulbs ...

A standard 40 to 50-gallon electric tank water heater with one or two 4,500-watt heating elements. Electric water heater...

A submersible or jet well pump rated at 1 horsepower, used for residential wells serving homes with higher water demand ...

A basement sump pump rated at 1/2 horsepower, used in homes with higher groundwater levels or larger basements. The larg...

A submersible or jet well pump rated at 1/2 horsepower, commonly used for residential wells serving homes with low to mo...

A basement sump pump rated at 1/3 horsepower, the most common residential size for managing groundwater infiltration. Su...

A small recirculation pump that provides instant hot water by continuously or intermittently circulating water between t...

A whole-house water softener system with a control valve motor and timer. Water softeners draw very little power during ...

An electronic sprinkler or irrigation controller with solenoid valves. The controller draws minimal power, and each sole...

A standard household electric clothes dryer using a 240-volt heating element and drum motor. Electric dryers are one of ...

A household gas-powered clothes dryer that uses natural gas or propane for heat and electricity only for the drum motor,...

A standard household top-loading or front-loading washing machine. The running wattage covers the motor driving the agit...

A complete home theater setup including an AV receiver, surround sound speakers, and a streaming device or Blu-ray playe...

An older 55-inch plasma television. Plasma TVs draw significantly more power than modern LED models, up to three to four...

A standard desktop computer with a monitor, including the tower, display, and basic peripherals like a keyboard and mous...

A modern gaming console such as a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch (docked). Gaming consoles have no starting surge...

A modern 55-inch LED or OLED television. Current LED TV technology is remarkably energy efficient, drawing only about 80...

A standard laptop computer being charged or running from the charger. Laptops draw very little power from the wall, maki...

A home WiFi router and cable or DSL modem. These devices draw very little power and have no starting surge. However, the...

A MIG or stick welder rated at approximately 180 to 220 amps. Welders are among the most power-hungry portable tools and...

A standard contractor or cabinet table saw with a 1.5 to 2 HP motor. Table saws have one of the highest starting-to-runn...

A 10 or 12-inch compound miter saw used for precise crosscuts and miter cuts in woodworking and framing. Similar to circ...

A 1 HP portable air compressor used for pneumatic tools, tire inflation, and various workshop applications. Air compress...

An electric pressure washer with a pump motor rated at approximately 1.5 to 2 HP. The starting surge occurs when the pum...

A standard 7-1/4 inch corded circular saw commonly used in construction and woodworking. The starting surge occurs when ...

A 4-1/2 to 5-inch angle grinder used for cutting, grinding, and polishing metal and masonry. The high-speed motor has a ...

A corded reciprocating saw (Sawzall) used for demolition, renovation, and rough cutting. The motor has a moderate starti...

A portable belt sander used for rapid stock removal and surface preparation in woodworking. The motor startup surge is m...

A benchtop or floor-standing drill press with a 1/2 to 3/4 HP motor. The starting surge occurs when the motor brings the...

A standard 12-volt automotive battery charger used to charge car, truck, or equipment batteries. These chargers are resi...

A home oxygen concentrator that extracts oxygen from ambient air and delivers it to patients requiring supplemental oxyg...

A small dedicated refrigerator used to store insulin, medications, and other temperature-sensitive medical supplies. The...

A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine used to treat sleep apnea. CPAP machines draw very little power, ty...

A medical nebulizer that converts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation, used by patients with asthma, COPD,...

A Level 2 electric vehicle charger operating on a 240-volt circuit, typically drawing 30 amps and providing 20 to 30 mil...

A Level 1 electric vehicle charger that plugs into a standard 120-volt household outlet. Level 1 chargers typically draw...

A standard residential garage door opener with a 1/2 HP motor. The starting surge occurs when the motor engages to lift ...

A standard 240-volt hot tub or spa with a heater, circulation pump, and jets. Hot tubs are among the most power-intensiv...

A standard household hair dryer with a heating element and fan motor. Despite having a motor, the heating element is the...

A 1 HP swimming pool circulation pump used to filter and circulate pool water. Pool pumps have a significant starting su...

A standard clothes iron with a resistive heating element and steam function. Irons draw significant power for their size...

A standard upright or canister vacuum cleaner with a suction motor. Despite having a motor, the startup surge on most va...

A motorized treadmill with an electric drive motor, incline motor, and electronics console. The starting surge occurs wh...

A portable power station or battery backup system being recharged from a generator. Many people use a combination of a p...

A standard electric blanket or heated mattress pad. Electric blankets are a remarkably efficient way to stay warm during...

Complete aquarium equipment including a filter pump, heater, and lighting for a 50 to 100-gallon tank. The filter pump h...

A power strip with assorted small electronics including clocks, phone chargers, a baby monitor, night lights, and simila...

A standard household or hobby sewing machine. Modern electronic sewing machines draw approximately 75 to 100 watts durin...

An emergency weather radio, CB radio, or amateur (HAM) radio transceiver. During transmit, HAM radios may draw up to 200...

A smartphone or tablet charger drawing approximately 20 to 25 watts. Modern fast chargers may draw up to 45 watts during...