Recommended generator

3,500–4,500W portable generator

• Running watts: 1,500W typical (range 1,200W–1,900W)
• Peak (starting) requirement: 3,100W (starting range 2,400W–3,600W)
• With 25% headroom: 3,875W 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.