With a generator rated at 5,000 to 7,500 watts, you can run even the most critical household equipment, including things such as refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. A 7500-running watt generator can run all these appliances at once. For RV, a 3000-4000-watt generator will work great.

What size generator do I need for my house chart?

You can run the most critical household equipment with a generator rated at 5,000 to 7,500 watts. These include things like a well pump, refrigerator and freezer, and lighting circuits. A generator with around 7500 running watts can run all these appliances at once. For RV, a 3000 – 4000-watt generator would be ideal.

How many watts does a home use?

The average U.S. home uses about 900 kWh per month. So thats 30 kWh per day or 1.25 kWh per hour. Your average daily energy usage is your target daily average to calculate your solar needs.

Will a 12kW generator run my house?

Though the 10kW – 12kW home standby generator likely wont power your whole home depending on its size, its certainly enough to handle “the essentials” such as well pumps, appliances, etc., plus a little more in the event of a power outage.