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Appliance Wattage Guide - Calculate How Much Energy You Use

Want to know how much wattage you are using - (wasting)? Check out a handy guide listing how much energy common appliances use not only when the run, but when you first start them up. Also, find out your running and starting watt needs for a generator.

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TOOL OR APPLIANCE

RUNNING
(RATED) WATTS

ADDITIONAL STARTING WATTS

TOOL OR APPLIANCE

RUNNING
(RATED) WATTS

ADDITIONAL STARTING WATTS

Light Bulb - 60 Watt

Clothes Dryer - Electric

Clothes Dryer - Gas

5400

700

1350

1800

Light Bulb - 75 Watt

Kitchen:

Refrigerator/ Freezer

700

2200

Microwave Oven - 625 Watts

625

Sump Pump - 1/3 HP

800

1300

Microwave Oven - 1000 Watts

1000

Sump Pump - 1/2 HP

1050

2200

Coffee Maker

1000

Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP

1000

2000

Electric Stove - 8" Element

2100

Electric Water Heater

4000

Dishwasher - Hot Dry

1500

Heating/Cooling:

Food Processor

400

Space Heater

1800

Toaster Oven

1200

Humidifier- 13 Gal

175

Toaster

850

Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP

800

2350

Electric Can Opener

168

Furnace Fan Blower- 1/3 HP

700

1400

Family Room:

Window AC - 10,000 BTU

1200

1800

VCR

100

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Window AC - 12,000 BTU

3250

3950

Stereo Receiver

450

Central AC - 10,000 BTU

1500

3000

Color N - 27"

500

Central AC - 24,000 BTU

3800

4950

X-Box, Game Cube, Playstation

Central AC - 40,000 BTU

6000

6700

Other:

Heat Pump

4700

4500

Security System

500

Laundry Room:

1/2 HP Garage Door Opener

875

2350

Iron

1200

Curling Iron

1500

Washing Machine

1150

2250

Hair Dryer - 1250 Watt

1250

DIY/Jobsite:

Planer/Jointer - b"

1800

Quartz Halogen Work Light, 300

300

Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw - 10"

2000

Quartz Halogen Work Light, 500

500

Belt Sander

1200

2400

Quartz Halogen Work Light, 1,000

1000

Air Compressor - 114 HP

975

1600

Airless Sprayer - 11/3. HP

600

1200

Air Compressor - 1 HP

1600

4500

Reciprocating Saw

960

Electric Drill - 3/8", 4 Amps

440

600

Office Equipment.

Electric Drill - 1/2", 5.4 Amps

600

900

Personal Computer w/ 17" Monitor

800

Hammer Drill

1000

3000

Fax Machine

Circular Saw - 7-1/4"

1400

2300

Laser Printer

950

Miter Saw - 10"

1800

Inkjet Printer

Copy Machine

1600

Tailgating/Camping:

Color N - 13"

150

Electric Grill

1650

Outdoor Light String

250

AM/FM Radio

100

Cell Phone Battery Charger

CD/DVD Player

100

Inflator Pump

150

Box Fan - 20"

200

This formula will focus on determining your running and starting watt needs for a generator.

The size of generator you need depends on your power requirements. Generally, a higher-wattage generator lets you power more items at once.

Select the items you wish to power at the same time. Fill in the running watts and additional starting watt requirements.

Add the RUNNING WATTS of the items you wish to power. Enter this number in the TOTAL RUNNING WATTS column.

Select the ONE INDIVIDUAL ITEM with the highest number of additional starting watts. Take this ONE NUMBER, add it to your TOTAL RUNNING WATTS, and enter it in the TOTAL STARTING WATTS box.

What’s up with Wattage – Frequently asked Questions

How many watts does it take to power basic items in an average size house?
In a typical home, essential items will average 5000 - 7500 watts of power to run.

What is the difference between running watts and starting watts?
Running, or rated watts are the continuous watts needed to keep items running. Starting watts are extra watts needed for two to three seconds to start motor-driven products like a refrigerator or circular saw, this is the maximum wattage the generator can produce

Why is only one additional starting watt item used to calculate your total starting wait requirement?Unlike running watts, starting watts are only needed during the first few seconds of operation. In most cases, only one item will start or cycle at the same time, therefore this is the most accurate estimate.

What if I can't determine the running or the starting watt requirement for a tool or appliance?
If the running watts are not on the tool or appliance, you may estimate using the following equation: WATTS =VOLTS x AMPS.
Only motor-driven items will require additional starting watts. The additional starting watts required may be estimated at 1 -2x the running/rated watts.