What Size Generator Do I Need to Power My House During an Outage?
3000-5000 watts
Homeowners can often power most household appliances using between 3000 and 6500 watts. If your home has a smaller furnace and city water, you can generally expect that 3000-5000 watts will cover your needs. If you have a larger furnace and/or a well pump, you will likely need a 5000 to 6500 watt generator.
Here’s what uses the most energy in your home:
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Cooling and heating: 47% of energy use
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Water heater: 14% of energy use
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Washer and dryer: 13% of energy use
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Lighting: 12% of energy use
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Refrigerator: 4% of energy use
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Electric oven: 3-4% of energy use
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TV, DVD, cable box: 3% of energy use
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Dishwasher: 2% of energy use
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Computer: 1% of energy use Useful
Links:
https://modernize.com/home-ideas/31444/watts-run-average-home-appliances