Recommended generator

5,500–7,500W portable generator

• Running watts: 1,500W typical (range 1,200W–1,800W)
• Peak (starting) requirement: 4,500W (starting range 3,000W–6,000W)
• With 25% headroom: 5,625W 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.