Generac Standby Home Generator
Generator Variations Available
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Features
Check out the amazing features included with your Generac Standby Home Generator
TruePower™ Technology
Protects your devices from power surges by supplying power with less than 5% total harmonic distortion.
RhinoCoat™ Finish
RhinoCoat + Generac Aluminum Guardian resists corrosion and can withstand extreme operating conditions.
Evolution™ Controller
Some generators feature a smart controls LCD screen that allows operators to monitor battery status and track maintenance.
Quiet-Test™
Generators will run self-tests at low RPMs for 5 to 12 minutes for quieter operation and reduced fuel consumption.
Generac Mobile Link™
Generators also offers Wi-Fi connected Mobile Link™ remote monitoring, check your unit’s operating status and maintenance alerts from your devices anywhere.
Generac Warranty
We Offer a 5-year warranty on all of our Generac Standby Generators. Giving you Peace of Mind.
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How Much Generator do I need?
If you're wondering "how big of a generator do I need?" what you really want to know is how much generator power a.k.a. total wattage you need. The wattage or power your generator needs to produce will depend on the quantity and type of items or equipment you want to run. Before you can calculate your needs, you need to understand what starting wattage, running wattage and surge wattage are.
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Your running wattage is the amount of electricity you need to keep the device running. As the name implies, your starting wattage is the amount of electricity you need to start the device. On average, the amount of power you need to start a device is usually three times the amount you need to keep it running. Surge wattage is the most power you can get from your generator. Now that you understand how wattage works, you can figure out how to choose the best generator size for your needs.
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You'll need to add up how many kW you'll need based on the devices you want to run on generator power. We've provided a helpful list of household electronics and their industry average running wattage. If your device contains a motor, you'll need to calculate the total wattage of that device using the following formula:
Running Wattage (R) + Starting Wattage (R x 3) = Total Wattage
Household Electronics Industry Average Running Wattage
Please note, the power requirements in this list are general examples and should not be used to calculate specific requirements. Refer to the user manuals that came with your appliances and tools for manufacturer-provided power requirements.
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Refrigerator/Freezer: 600 - 800 watts
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Electric Range (one element): 2500 watts
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Toaster: 1100 - 1700 watts
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Microwave: 1200 watts
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Hot Plate: 1250 watts
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Coffeemaker: 400 - 800 watts
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Electric Oven: 5000 watts
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Television: 100 - 350 watts
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Personal Computer: 500 - 2000 watts
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Hair Dryer: 1200 - 1500 watts
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Vacuum: 700 - 1400 watts
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Space Heater: 1250 watts
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Table Lamp: 150 watts
HVAC
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Electric Furnace: 5000 - 25000 watts
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Heater (radiant): 1300 watts
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Central Air Conditioning: 2000 - 4000 watts
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Water Heater: 3000 - 4500 watts
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Water Pump: 1000 - 2000 watts
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Window Air Conditioner: 600 - 1500 watts
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Outdoor Lighting: 500 - 1000 watts
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Sump Pump: 1500 watts
Putting It All Together - How Much Generator You Need
Once you've got all the running watts from all of your devices, in a separate column calculate the starting wattage by multiplying the running wattage of each device by 3. Once you've done this sum up all the running and starting wattage in their respective columns. Add the running wattage sum and the starting wattage sum to get your total wattage. Next you're going to take both your running wattage sum and the total wattage and divide by 1000. This will provide you with the amount of kilowatts or kW of which Generac labels their generators.
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Now it's time to select your generator, you're going to need a generator with a kilowatt (kW) that is larger than your total wattage in kilowatts (kW). You'll also need to make sure it's running kilo wattage is larger than your running kilo wattage sum.
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