Recommended generator

9,000–12,000W portable generator

• Running watts: 4,500W typical (range 3,000W–7,000W)
• Peak (starting) requirement: 6,100W (starting range 4,500W–9,000W)
• With 25% headroom: 7,625W 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.