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Powering Appliances
Computer, CPU -
Awake / Asleep
120 / 30 or less
Computer, Monitor -
Awake / Asleep
150 / 30 or less
Computer, Laptop 50
Dehumidifier* 785
Dishwasher*
1200-2400 (using drying
feature greatly increases
energy consumption)
Dryer, Electric 1800-5000
Electric Blanket
(Single/Double)
60 / 100
Fan, Ceiling* 65-175
Fan, Window* 55-250
Furnace*
750
*
Hair Dryer 1200-1875
Heater, Portable 750-1500
Iron, Clothes 1000-1800
Microwave Oven 750-1100
Radio, Stereo 70-400
Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16
Cubic Feet*
725
Sump Pump, 1/2 hp* 2150
Sump Pump, 1/3 hp* 2300
Television
• 19"
65-110
• 27"
113
• 36"
133
• 53"-61" Projection
170
• Flat Screen
120
Toaster 800-1400
Toaster Oven 1225
Vacuum Cleaner* 1000-1440
VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25
Washing Machine 350-500
Water Heater, Electric,
40 gal
4500-5500
Water Pump, Deep Well* 250-1100
* Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting this
appliance.
Appliance Typical Running Watts
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
NOTICE
Starting appliances that have motors requires more power.
Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators,
water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rating
of appliance does not exceed that of generator.