Generator Table
Appliance or Tool |
Running Wattage* |
Startup Wattage* |
3/8" hand drill |
500 |
750 |
Jigsaw |
600 |
900 |
Airless sprayer |
700 |
1800 |
6" bench grinder |
700 |
1800 |
Belt sander |
1200 |
1700 |
Demolition hammer |
1200 |
1800 |
7 1/4" circular saw |
1500 |
1900 |
Portable heater |
1500 |
1800 |
Furnace fan |
1100 |
2000 |
Refrigerator/freezer |
1200 |
3000 |
Sump pump |
1700 |
3200 |
Clothes washer |
1000 |
7500 |
Small refrigerator |
500 |
2000 |
Light bulb |
50 |
0 |
Home security |
100 |
0 |
Television |
400 |
0 |
Microwave |
750 |
0 |
Toaster oven |
1500 |
0 |
Air conditioner (20,000 BTU) |
3300 |
0 |
Water heater |
4000 |
0 |
12v DC battery charger |
200 |
0 |
Radio |
225 |
0 |
Slow cooker |
250 |
0 |
Electric blanket |
1000 |
0 |
Electric skillet |
1200 |
0 |
Coffeemaker |
1200 |
0 |
* Wattage numbers are estimates. They will vary based on the wattage rating of the tool or appliance being used. |
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