Recommended generator

3,500–4,500W portable generator

• Running watts: 1,500W typical (range 1,250W–1,700W)
• Peak (starting) requirement: 3,000W (starting range 2,700W–3,500W)
• With 25% headroom: 3,750W 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.