Sizing a Standby Generator | Natural Gas and Propane

When choosing a standby generator for your Texas home, size selection is important. You need to determine if you prefer to back up your entire house or only power specific essentials such as your refrigerator, lights, internet, and phone.

Generators are rated based on their kilowatt rating. The higher the kilowatts, the more household appliances your home can power on. See the six yes-no questions you’ll need to answer for a certified dealer-installer to provide an initial quote.

You can use the following table to help you get a general idea of what size generator is best for your home. However, keep in mind that there is no substitute for a load analysis by a certified standby generator professional to ensure that you select a generator that’s the right size for your home.

 

YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS8-14 KW15-25 KW26-48 KW49-150 KW
Furnace FanXXXFor greater than 200-amp service in larger homes and small businesses
Refrigerator/FreezerXXX

 

Sump PumpXXX

 

LightingXXX

 

Well PumpXXX

 

Television/RadioXXX

 

ComputerXXX

 

Garage Door OpenerXXX

 

Security SystemXX

 

Central A/C SystemXX
Water HeaterXX
Washing MachineXX
Electric RangeXX
Clothes DryerX
DishwasherX
Microwave OvenX
Toaster OvenX
Extensive Power RequirementsX

 

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