Generator Wattage Guide

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What's the running wattage of an air conditioner? How much wattage does a hair dryer use? When buying a generator, these are questions you'll find yourself asking. To ensure you are buying a generator that will support the appliances in your home, see the chart below. 

Here we estimate the wattages of appliances, tools, and other household objects you may be operating. Since these are just estimates, please refer to the tool or appliance's manual for specific wattage measurements. An easy way to determine which generator to buy is:

1 . Add up the wattage of everything you want to run at the same time .
2 . Pick a generator with a running wattage rating that matches or exceeds the total load.

Items with electric motors require additional surge wattage when they are starting up. Be sure to choose a generator with enough surge wattage to support those items.