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What size generator for a ~1,500 sq ft home?
A typical small home running the appliances below during an outage needs a generator covering both the running load and the largest single motor surge.
Typical must-run appliances
- Refrigerator700 W
- Gas Furnace Blower Fan800 W
- Sump Pump (1/3 HP)800 W
- Wi-Fi Router / Modem20 W
- LED Light Bulb10 W
- LED TV (50")100 W
- Box Fan100 W
- Desktop Computer300 W
Total running
2,830 W
Peak (with surge)
4,380 W
Generators that fit this load
★ Best for RVs and travel trailers