Step 1: Identify the items you wish to power at the same time.	See Wattage Reference Guide (below) for common tools and appliances
Step 2: Determine total watts needed.	Complete Generator Power Worksheet (pdf)
Step 3: Review additional information.	FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

To select a generator that has enough power output in watts, add the wattage for the items you want to simultaneously run. Tools and appliances with induction motors may require 3-7 times the listed wattage when starting. All data listed is approximate - check your tool/appliance for specific wattage requirements.

Appliance Starting Watts Running Watts Dishwasher Cool Dry 1,400 700 Electric Range 6-inch element 0 1,500 Microwave Oven (625 Watts) 800 625 Refrigerator or Freezer 2,200 700 Automatic Washer 2,300 1,150 Clothes Dryer Gas Electric 1,800 700 1,800 5,750 Garage Door Opener 1/4 HP 1,100 550 Furnace Fan, gas or fuel oil 1/4 HP 1,000 600 Lights 0 As Indicated Radio 0 50-200 Well Pump 1/3 HP 1,400 750 Sump Pump 1/3 HP 1,300 800 Central Air Conditional 20,000 BTU 3,300 2,500 Machine Starting Watts Running Watts Portable Conveyor (1/2 HP) 3,400 1,000 Milker - Vacuum Pump(2 HP) 10,500 2,800 Farm Duty Motors (e.g. Conveyors, Feed Augers, Air Compressors, Etc.) 1-1/2 HP 8,200 2,200 Washer (2 gal/min) 550 PSI 4,500 1,400

Tool Starting Watts Running Watts Handrill 1/2 inch 350 350 Circular Saw 8-1/4 inch 1,400 1,400 Table Saw 10 inch 6,300 1,800 Band Saw 14 inch 2,500 1,800 Air Compressor 1-1/2 HP 8,200 2,200 Electric Chain Saw 2 HP, 14 in. 1,100 1,100 Plasma Cutter 27 amp, 230 volt, 3/8 in. cut 3,500 3,500 Millermatic® 210 MIG Welder 30 - 210 amps, 230 volt 6,500 6,500 Flood Lights Vapor 1,250 1,000 Submersible Pump (400 gph) 600 200 Centrifugal Pump (900 gph) 900 500 High Pressure Washer 1 HP 6,100 1,600 Wet Dry Vac (1.7 HP) 900 900 Motor Starting Watts Running Watts Split Phase 1/2 HP 3,175 875 Capacitor Start - Induction Run 1-1/2 HP 8,200 2,200 Capacitor Start - Capacitor Run 1-1/2 HP 8,100 2,000 Fan 1/2 HP 3,500 1,100