Not sure what kind of portable generator you need?
Not sure what wattage requirements you have?
Check off the items on the left that you need your generator to power, and find out what type of
portable generator is right for you.
*Be sure to check your tool, appliance, or other electronic device for exact wattage requirements. The above are only estimates.
You may also use our wattage worksheet to calculate your estimated wattage requirements:
Wattage Reference Chart
Generator Buyer's Guide
Type of Use:
| Item | Running Watts | Starting Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Light Bulb - 60 Watt | 60 | 0 |
| Light Bulb - 75 Watt | 75 | 0 |
| Refrigerator / Freezer | 700 | 2200 |
| Sump Pump - 1/3 HP | 800 | 1300 |
| Sump Pump - 1/2 HP | 1050 | 2200 |
| Well Pump - 1/3 HP | 1000 | 2000 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000 | 0 |
| Space Heater | 1800 | 0 |
| Humidifier - 13 gal. | 175 | 0 |
| Furnace Fan - 1/3 HP | 700 | 1400 |
| Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP | 800 | 2350 |
| Window AC - 10,000 BTU | 1200 | 1800 |
| Window AC - 12,000 BTU | 3250 | 3950 |
| Central AC - 10,000 BTU | 1500 | 3000 |
| Central AC - 24,000 BTU | 3800 | 4950 |
| Central AC - 40,000 BTU | 6000 | 6700 |
| Heat Pump | 4700 | 4500 |
| Iron | 1200 | 0 |
| Washing Machine | 1150 | 225 |
| Clothes Dryer - Electric | 5400 | 1350 |
| Clothes Dryer - Gas | 700 | 1800 |
| Microwave Oven - 625 Watts | 625 | 0 |
| Microwave Oven - 1000 Watts | 1000 | 0 |
| Coffee Maker | 1000 | 0 |
| Blender | 850 | 400 |
| Electric Stove - 8" Element | 2100 | 0 |
| Dishwasher - Hot Dry | 1500 | 1500 |
| Toaster Oven | 1200 | 0 |
| Toaster | 850 | 0 |
| VCR | 100 | 0 |
| Stereo Receiver | 450 | 0 |
| Television - 27" | 500 | 0 |
| Satellite Receiver | 250 | 250 |
| X-Box, Wii, Playstation | 40 | 0 |
| Security System | 500 | 0 |
| Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP | 875 | 2350 |
| Curling Iron | 1500 | 0 |
| Curling Iron | 1500 | 0 |
| Hair Dryer - 1250 Watts | 1250 | 0 |
| Air Compressor - 1/4 HP | 975 | 1600 |
| Air Compressor - 1 HP | 1600 | 4500 |
| Airless Sprayer | 600 | 1200 |
| Belt Sander | 1200 | 2400 |
| Circular Saw - 7 1/4 in. | 1400 | 2300 |
| Electric Drill - 3/8 in. | 440 | 400 |
| Electric Drill - 1/2 in. | 600 | 900 |
| Halogen Work Light - 300 Watt | 300 | 0 |
| Halogen Work Light - 500 Watt | 500 | 0 |
| Halogen Work Light - 1000 Watt | 1000 | 0 |
| Hammer Drill | 1000 | 3000 |
| Miter Saw - 10 in. | 1800 | 1800 |
| Planer / Jointer - 6 in. | 1800 | 1800 |
| Table Saw - 10 in. | 2000 | 2000 |
| Copy Machine | 1600 | 0 |
| Fax Machine | 65 | 0 |
| Inkjet Printer | 80 | 0 |
| Laser Printer | 950 | 0 |
| PC w/17" Monitor | 800 | 0 |
| Electric Grill | 1650 | 0 |
| AM/FM Radio | 100 | 0 |
| Box Fan - 20 in. | 200 | 0 |
| CD/DVD Player | 100 | 0 |
| Cell Phone Charger | 25 | 0 |
| Television - 13 in. | 150 | 0 |
| Electric Grill | 1650 | 0 |
| Inflator Pump | 50 | 150 |
| Outdoor Light String | 250 | 0 |
