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Wattage Reference Chart
Do not exceed your generator’s capacity:
Exceeding the wattage or amperage capacity can damage
your generator and any devices attached to it.
1. Identify all of the devices you would like to power by your generator at the same time.
2. Calculate the total watts for all items (amps x volts = watts).
3. Note that electric motors typically require substantially more wattage (2 – 3 times more) to start the
devices than the rated wattage required to run the devices.
Below is a chart to help you estimate the required wattage for starting and running appliances:
WATTAGE CHART
Appliance
Running Wattage Startup Wattage
Portable Heater
1500
1800
Small Refrigerator
500
2000
Television
400
0
Microwave
750
0
Air Conditioner (20,000 BTU)
3300
0
Coffee Maker
1200
0
Furnace Fan
1100
2000
Refrigerator/Freezer
1200
3000
3/8” Hand Drill
500
750
7 ¼” Circular Saw
1500
1900