Recommended generator

3,500–4,500W portable generator

• Running watts: 700W typical (range 600W–800W)
• Peak (starting) requirement: 2,000W (starting range 1,600W–2,400W)
• With 25% headroom: 2,500W minimum rating

Planning estimates from the sourced ranges below — check your appliance’s nameplate first. Surge model assumes staggered starts (largest motor last); see how we calculate.