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Use our online calculator to size the right generator for your needs. Just click on the "Total" button each time you change your selections. Once you've made your final choices, click the "Total" button again, complete the rest of this form and submit it. It's that easy! Within two business days, you'll receive our professional recommendations and a purchase proposal.

Begin by selecting the essential items you want your generator to power. These are considered the most basic items and require smaller demand on a generator.

Rated (Running) Wattage Surge (Starting) Wattage
1/2 HP Furnace Fan 875 2300
Freezer 500 1000
Refrigerator 500 2000
Television 500 500
Lights 75 each 75 each

Next, select other items important to you. Remember, starting wattage is used to size your generator. The more items you add, the larger your generator will need to be. Starting wattages greater than 12,500 will automatically require a stationery/permanently-installed generator.

(Running) Wattage (Starting) Wattage
1/3 HP Garage Door
    Opener
750 1650
1/3 HP Well Pump 1000 3000
Coffee Maker 1500 1500
Computer 720 720
Dehumidifier 650 800
Electric Blanket 400 400
Electric Fan 800 2000
Electric Water Heater 4500 4500
Microwave 800 800
Radio 300 300
Space Heater 1800 1800
Sump Pump 800 2000
Window Air
    Conditioner
1200 2160

Finally, select any high-wattage items. Choose these only if you absolutely need them for your backup power needs, since these items will significantly increase the generator size you'll need:

(Running) Wattage (Starting) Wattage
Central Air
    Conditioner*
3960 8400
Electric Dryer 5400 6750
Heat Pump* 4800 10800
Oven 3410 3410
Total wattage for all items checked:

*Choose either central air or heat pump-- not both, since a heat pump supplies both heating and cooling.

Fill in your contact information and we'll send you our recommendations. For pricing or an installation proposal, please include your daytime telephone number so a representative can contact you.

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