What size generator for a ~2,500 sq ft home?

A typical mid-size 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
• Chest Freezer500 W
• Gas Furnace Blower Fan800 W
• Sump Pump (1/2 HP)1,050 W
• Window AC (10,000 BTU)1,200 W
• Washing Machine (top-load)1,200 W
• Wi-Fi Router / Modem20 W
• LED Light Bulb10 W
• LED TV (50")100 W
• Box Fan100 W
• Desktop Computer300 W

Generators that fit this load