Typical AC Electrical Requirements

Typical AC Electrical Requirements

Appliance	Approximate Running Wattage	Approximate Starting Wattage
Refrigerator	700	2800
Freezer	500	2500
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp)	300	3000
Basic Lighting for Emergency Situations	1200	1200
Sump Pump	500	2500
Well Pump (1/2 hp)	1000	3000
Water Heater	3000	3000
Television Set	300	300
Microwave Oven	800	1200
Electric Range	1800	1800
Central Air 12,000 BTU	2800	7000
Central Air 24,000 BTU	4200	10500
Central Air 32,000 BTU	5000	12500
Clothes Dryer -Gas	500	1000
Clothes Dryer -Electric	5500	6000
Washing Machine	1200	3600
Dishwasher	1500	3750
Coffee Maker	1200	1200
Toaster	1250	1250
Hair Dryer	1200	1200

Estimates are intended to assist in the specification phase of assessing your generator requirements. Actual appliance wattage will vary depending on manufacture and application.