How much power does my home need during an emergency?

Use this worksheet to determine the requirements for typical home appliances.

Total all wattages for the devices you would like to run in the event of a power outage and use the number as a guide in determining the size generator your require.

Grand Total: _____________ Watts

Typical Electrical requirements for a residential installation

Appliance

Wattage

Qty

Qty x Wattage

  

Appliance

Wattage

Qty

Qty x Wattage

Air Conditioner (Central)
12,000 BTU 1.0 Ton
24,000 BTU 2.0 Ton
36,000 BTU 3.0 Ton

 

*8,500
*12000
*16500

    

Garage Door Opener
1/4 HP
1/3 HP
½ HP


* 2000
* 2500
* 4000

    

Clothes Dryer
Gas
Electric

*2500
*7550

    

Mcrowave Oven
625 Watt Power
850 Watt Power

      

Coffee Maker

1750

    

Iron

1200

    

Computer (Home)

1200

    

Light Bulbs

Watts on bulbs

    

Dehumidifier

* 1450

    

Hair Dryer

1500

    

Dishwasher

2850

    

Radio

200

    

Electric Blanket

400

    

Refrigerator/Freezer

* 3100

    

Electric Fry Pan

1500

    

Security System

250

    

Electric Range
   6 in. element
   8 in. element
   Broiler
   Oven


 1500

2100

1400

6000

    

Space Heater

1200

    

Television

300

    

Vacuum Cleaner

1100

    

Fan
   Attic
   Window

350

200

    

Water Heater

4500/element

    

Sump Pump
     1/3 HP
     ½ HP


* 2150

* 3200

    

Furnace (Gas or Oil)

1/8 HP Fan
1/6 HP Fan
1/4 HP Fan
1/3 HP Fan
½ HP Fan

 


* 800
* 1250
* 1600
* 2100
* 3225

    

Toaster
2 slice
4 slice


1050
1650

    

Well Pump
1/3 HP
½ HP

 

* 2150
* 3100

    

Total

  

Total

    
 

Grand Total

    

* Starting Wattage (Appliance needs more current to start than to run.)

Due to the cylcing nature of many of these devices, any WorldEmergency generator you select may not run all of the appliances simultaneously. Refer to the appliance manufacturer's specifications for actual wattages and amperage requirements. Consult a certified installer for your exact generator capabilities.

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