List of Electric Appliances & Their Wattage Usage
Are you looking for a wattage requirements of various electric appliances to calculate the power needs of your generator? Then look no further as we have the most extensive list of RV, camping, and household appliances.
Just keep in mind that these are just rough estimates and to learn the precise numbers, you need to check info-tag on each of your appliances. Our data is gathered from reputable government websites and most popular generator manufacturers like Honda, Generac or Yamaha.
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#1. Home Electric Appliances
Essential Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Household Appliances | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporative AC | 2,600 W | 0 W |
| Heat Pump | 4,700 W | 4,500 W |
| Humidifier (13 Gal.) | 175 W | 0 W |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,000 W | 0 W |
| Well Water Pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W | 2,100 W |
| Window AC (10,000 BTU) | 1,200 W | 3,600 W |
| Window AC (12,000 BTU) | 3,250 W | 9,750 W |
| Central AC (10,000 BTU) | 1,500 W | 4,500 W |
| Central AC (24,000 BTU) | 3,800 W | 11,400 W |
| Sump Pump (1/3 HP) | 800 W | 1,300 W |
| Sump Pump (1/2 HP) | 1,050 W | 2,150 W |
| Furnace Fan Blower (1/3 HP) | 700 W | 1,400 W |
| Furnace Fan Blower (1/2 HP) | 800 W | 2,350 W |
| Garage Door Opener (1/2 HP) | 875 W | 2,350 W |
| Light Bulb (Common) | 75 W | 0 W |
| Space Heater | 1,800 W | 0 W |
| Ceiling Fan | 60 W | 70 W |
| Dehumidifier | 240 W | 0 W |
| Tube Light (1500mm) | 22 W | 0 W |
| Night Light | 1 W | 0 W |
| Electric Heater (Fan) | 2,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Electric Thermal Radiator | 500 W | 0 W |
| Light Bulb (LED) | 9 W | 0 W |
| Electric Water Heater (Tankless) | 6,600 W | 2,200 W |
| Electric Water Heater (Immersion) | 3,000 W | 0 W |
| Oversink Water Heater (Hand Wash) | 3,000 W | 0 W |
| Central AC (40,000 BTU) | 6,000 W | 6,700 W |
Kitchen Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Household Appliances | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Toaster | 850 W | 0 W |
| Microwave | 1,000 W | 0 W |
| Refrigerator / Freezer | 700 W | 2,200 W |
| Coffee Maker | 1,000 W | 0 W |
| Electric Stove (8" Element) | 2,100 W | 0 W |
| Wine Cooler (18 Bottles) | 83 W | 0 W |
| Deep Freezer | 500 W | 1,500 W |
| Electric Can Opener | 170 W | 0 W |
| Dishwasher | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Food Processor/Blender | 400 W | 0 W |
| Electric Kettle | 1,200 W | 3,000 W |
| Food Dehydrator | 800 W | 0 W |
| Fryer | 1,000 W | 0 W |
| Pressure Cooker | 700 W | 0 W |
| Rice Cooker | 200 W | 500 W |
| Slow Cooker | 160 W | 20 W |
| Steriliser | 650 W | 0 W |
| Water Dispenser | 100 W | 0 W |
| Sandwich Maker | 700 W | 300 W |
| Percolator | 800 W | 300 W |
| Electric Oven | 2,150 W | 0 W |
| Espresso Coffee Machine | 1,300 W | 200 W |
| Induction Hob (Per Hob) | 1,400 W | 400 W |
| Cooker Hood | 20 W | 10 W |
| Air Fryer | 1,500 W | 0 W |
| Water Filter & Cooler | 70 W | 30 W |
| Hot Water Dispenser | 1,200 W | 100 W |
| Side-by-Side Fridge | 800 W | 1,200 W |
| Modern Fridge (2001-2020) | 400 W | 600 W |
| Smart Fridge | 500 W | 750 W |
Laundry Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Household Appliances | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes Dryer (Gas) | 700 W | 1,800 W |
| Clothes Dryer (Electric) | 5,400 W | 6,750 W |
| Hair Dryer | 1,250 W | 0 W |
| Iron | 1,200 W | 0 W |
| Washing Machine | 1,150 W | 2,250 W |
| Curling Iron | 1,500 W | 0 W |
| Electric Shaver | 15 W | 20 W |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 200 W | 200 W |
| Bathroom Towel Heater | 60 W | 90 W |
| Extractor Fan | 12 W | 0 W |
| Electric Shaver | 15 W | 5 W |
| Heated Bathroom Mirror | 50 W | 50 W |
| Steam Iron | 2,200 W | 300 W |
| Straightening Iron | 75 W | 300 W |
| Power Shower | 7,500 W | 10,500 W |
Entertainment Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Household Appliances | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 50 W | 0 W |
| Stereo | 450 W | 0 W |
| Television (22" LED) | 17 W | 0 W |
| Television (49" LED) | 85 W | 0 W |
| Television (82" LED) | 230 W | 65 W |
| Television (CRT) | 500 W | 0 W |
| VCR / DVD Player | 100 W | 0 W |
| Video Game System | 40 W | 0 W |
| Monitor | 200 - 250 W | 0 W |
| Home Internet Router | 5 W | 15 W |
| Home Phone | 3 W | 5 W |
| Playstation 4 | 85 W | 5 W |
| Nintendo Switch AC Adapter | 7 W | 33 W |
| Amazon Echo | 3 W | 0 W |
| Amazon Echo Show | 2 W | 2 W |
| Apple TV | 3 W | 3 W |
| Computer Monitor | 25 W | 5 W |
| Desktop Computer | 100 W | 350 W |
| Xbox One | 50 W | 60 W |
| Mi Box | 5 W | 2 W |
| Set Top Box | 27 W | 3 W |
| Home Sound System | 95 W | 0 W |
| Guitar Amplifier | 20 W | 10 W |
| AV Receiver | 450 W | 0 W |
Other Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Household Appliances | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Radio | 50 - 200 W | 0 W |
| Fax | 60 - 80 W | 0 W |
| Printer (Laser) | 600 W | 200 W |
| Printer (Inkjet) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Security System | 500 W | 0 W |
| Garage Door Opener (1/2 HP) | 875 W | 2,350 W |
| Copy Machine | 1,600 W | 0 W |
| Cell Phone Battery Charger | 25 W | 0 W |
| Outdoor Light String | 250 W | 0 W |
| Electric Mower | 1,500 W | 0 W |
| Paper Shredder | 200 W | 220 W |
| Projector | 220 W | 270 W |
| Scanner | 10 W | 18 W |
| Electric Trimmer | 300 W | 500 W |
| Treadmill | 280 W | 900 W |
| Tablet Charger | 10 W | 5 W |
| Sewing Machine | 70 W | 10 W |
| Air Purifier | 25 W | 5 W |
| DAB Mains Radio | 5 W | 4 W |
| EV Home Charger | 1,600 W | 1,800 W |
| Electric Blanket | 200 W | 0 W |
| Electric Doorbell Transformer | 2 W | 0 W |
| Water Feature | 35 W | 0 W |
| Fan (Pedestal) | 50 W | 10 W |
| Fan (Table) | 10 W | 15 W |
| Fan (Wall) | 45 W | 15 W |
| 2-Way Radio (12A) | 360 W | 0 W |
| 2-Way Radio (23A) | 840 W | 0 W |
| 2-Way Radio (35A) | 960 W | 0 W |
#2. RV & Camping Appliances
Essential Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Camping / RV Appliance | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Space Heater | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| 4 Light Bulbs (75W) | 300 W | 300 W |
| Heating Pad | 250 W | 250 W |
| RV Roof-Top AC (13,500 BTU) | 1,500 W | 1,000 W |
| RV Roof-Top AC (15,000 BTU) | 2,000 W | 1,300 W |
| RV Roof-Top AC (11,000 BTU) | 1,010 W | 590 W |
| Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) | 700 W | 1,400 W |
| Electric Blanket | 80 W | 1,250 W |
| Fan | 200 W | 200 W |
| Electric Water Heater (6 Gal.) | 1,440 W | 1,440 W |
| Dehumidifier | 785 W | 1250 W |
Washing Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Camping / RV Appliance | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | 1,100 W | 1,100 W |
| Curling Iron | 800 W | 800 W |
| Shaver | 35 W | 35 W |
| Blow Drier (Hair) | 1,250 W | 1,250 W |
| Iron | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Clothes Washer | 1,150 W | 2,300 W |
Kitchen Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Camping / RV Appliance | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Can Opener | 170 W | 0 W |
| Hot Plate | 1,200 W | 1,725 W |
| Waffle Iron | 1,200 W | 1,725 W |
| Electric Grill | 1,650 W | 1,650 W |
| Deep Fryer | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Chest Freezer | 450 W | 900 W |
| Slow Cooker | 170 W | 270 W |
| Toaster | 850 - 1,250 W | 850 - 1,250 W |
| Toaster Oven | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Dorm Size Refrigerator | 350 W | 500 W |
| Microwave (635W Cooking Power) | 635 W | 800 W |
| Electric Fry Pan | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Coffee Maker | 800 W | 800 W |
| Corn Popper | 275 W | 275 W |
| Crockpot | 250 W | 250 W |
| Blender | 350 W | 500 W |
Entertainment Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Camping / RV Appliance | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| AM/FM Cassette | 10 W | 10 W |
| Stereo | 450 W | 450 W |
| VCR | 100 W | 100 W |
| Satellite Dish & Receiver | 30 W | 250 W |
| Radio 2-Way | 360 W | 960 W |
| 27" Color TV | 500 W | 500 W |
| 19" Color TV | 160 W | 160 W |
| 12" B&W TV | 30 W | 30 W |
| Desktop Computer | 600 W | 800 W |
| Laptop | 50 W | 0 W |
| Printer | 500 W | 500 W |
| CD/DVD Player | 50 W | 200 W |
| Clock Radio | 100 W | 100 W |
Other Appliances
Estimated wattage
| Camping / RV Appliance | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Charger (Cell Phone) | 25 W | 0 W |
| Inflator Pump | 50 W | 150 W |
#3. Contractors Appliances
power tools & machines
Estimated wattage
| Power tools | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Table Saw (10") | 1,800 W | 2,700 W |
| Drain Cleaner | 250 W | 0 W |
| Concrete Vibrator (2.00 HP) | 1,800 W | 3,600 W |
| Concrete Vibrator (1.00 HP) | 1,100 W | 2,500 W |
| Concrete Vibrator (0.75 HP) | 850 W | 1,900 W |
| Radial Arm Saw | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Circular Saw (7.25") | 1,400 W | 4,200 W |
| Air Compressor (0.25 HP) | 975 W | 1,600 W |
| Air Compressor (0.50 HP) | 1,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Air Compressor (1.50 HP) | 2,200 W | 6,000 W |
| Air Compressor (2.00 HP) | 2,800 W | 7,700 W |
| Air Compressor (1.00 HP) | 1,600 W | 4,500 W |
| Miter Saw (10") | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Reciprocating Saw | 960 W | 960 W |
| Electric Drill | 600 W | 900 W |
| Belt Sander | 1,200 W | 2,400 W |
| Bench Grinder | 1,400 W | 2,500 W |
| Chain Saw 12” (1.5 HP) | 900 W | 0 W |
| Jig Saw | 300 W | 300 W |
| High-Pressure Washer (1.00 HP) | 1,200 W | 3,600 W |
| Rebar Cutter (1") | 2,800 W | 0 W |
| Disk Sander (9") | 1,200 W | 2,600 W |
| Orbital Sander | 1,200 W | 2,600 W |
| Impact Wrench (1") | 1,200 W | 1,400 W |
| Charger (Cordless Drill) | 70 W | 80 W |
| Airless Sprayer (0.33 HP) | 600 W | 1,200 W |
| Hammer Drill | 1,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Welder (Electric) | 7,800 W | 0 W |
| Jointer/Planer | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
Essential Equipment
Estimated wattage
| Power tools | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Floodlight | 1,000 W | 0 W |
| Heater (Liquid Fuel 50,000 BTU) | 225 W | 675 W |
| Heater (Liquid Fuel 100,000 BTU) | 420 W | 1,260 W |
| Heater (Liquid Fuel 150,000 BTU) | 625 W | 1,875 W |
| Sump Pump (1 HP / 230 V) | 715 W | 7,200 W |
| Sump Pump (1 HP / 115 V) | 1,440 W | 7,500 W |
| Quartz Halogen Work Light (1000 W) | 1,000 W | 0 W |
| Quartz Halogen Work Light (500 W) | 500 W | 0 W |
| Quartz Halogen Work Light (300 W) | 300 W | 0 W |
Farm Equipment
Estimated wattage
| Power tools | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Fence (25 Miles) | 250 W | 250 W |
| Milk Cooler | 1,100 W | 1,800 W |
| Milker / Vacuum Pump (2.00 HP) | 1,000 W | 2,300 W |
Gardening Power Tools
Estimated wattage
| Power Tools | Rated (Running) Watts | Additional Surge Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Strimmer | 300 W | 500 W |
| Electric Mower | 1,500 W | 0 W |
| Hedge Trimmer | 600 W | 450 W |
| Weed Cutter | 600 W | 500 W |
| Chain Saw 12” (1.5 HP) | 900 W | 0 W |
| Cultivator (1/3 HP) | 700 W | 1,400 W |
| Electric Leaf Blower (Handheld) | 2,500 W | 0 W |
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