Appendix Ⅱ :General power list of
appliance
To select the correct size generator for your needs you should make a list of
which tools and/or appliances you intend to operate with your generator. The
chart below contains approximate wattages and should give you an idea of the
size generator you will need. After you make your list of devices to be used, (be
sure to consider starting wattages) you will add the total watts and select the
generator that can supply that amount of power.
House Hold
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Electric Fry Pan
Electric Range
6 Inch Elements
8 Inch Elements
Microwave Oven 625
watts
Refrigerator or Freezer
Toaster 2-slice
Toaster 4- Slice
Automatic Clothes
Washer
Clothes Dryer Gas
Dehumidifier
Electric Blanket (queen
size)
Garage Door Opener
¼hp
Garage Door Opener
1/3 hp
Furnace Fan 1/8 hp
Furnace Fan 1/6 hp
Furnace Fan ¼ hp
Furnace Fan 1/3 hp
Furnace Fan½hp
Hair Dryer
Clothes Iron
Lights
Radio
Well or Sump Pump
1/3 hp
Well or Sump Pump
1/2 hp
Well or Sump Pump 1
hp
Color Television 13 to
Running Wattage
Requirements
1750
1450
1300
1500
2100
625
700
1050
1650
1150
700
650
650
550
725
500
750
900
1000
1200
300 - 1500
1200
As Indicated
50 - 200
750
1000
2300
300
24
Starting Wattage
Requirements
1750
1800
1300
1500
2100
800
2200
1050
1650
2300
1800
800
800
1100
1400
1000
1500
1800
1800
1500
300 - 1500
1200
As Indicated
50 - 200
1500
2000
4500
300