
A 3500-watt generator can run various small to medium devices in a house. Here are some examples:
- Lights: The average light bulb uses about 60-75 watts. So, you could run several lights without any issues.
- Refrigerator: A typical refrigerator can require anywhere from 1000-2000 watts to start and then 500-700 watts to continue running.
- Microwave: A microwave can use anywhere from 600-1200 watts, depending on the model and power level.
- TV: A modern LED or LCD TV will use between 30-100 watts, depending on the size and model.
- Laptop: A laptop uses between 50-100 watts.
- Heating system: A moderate heating system may use around 500 watts.
- Air conditioners: A small window unit might use 1,000 watts, while a larger central air unit can use more than 3500 watts.
Remember that you cannot run all these devices at the same time. You need to calculate the total power consumption of the devices you want to run simultaneously and make sure it doesn’t exceed the generator’s capacity. Also, some appliances require more power to start (starting wattage or surge wattage) and then lower power to run (running or rated wattage).