Which generator do you actually need?
Tap what has to stay on when the power goes out. We add the running watts and the startup surge, then show you the unit that fits.
Step 1What has to stay on
Showing essentials. Add coffee maker, microwave, washer, space heater, garage door, well pump, window AC →
Fits your numberThree ways to buy it
One box, many weekends
What else people run on this one
Storm season
Peak is the second week of September.
Statistically the busiest stretch of the Atlantic season lands around September 10. The units people want sell out in the three days before a storm, not after — that's the whole reason to size it now.
14days to peak
That load is standby-generator territory. Central AC or electric heat on top of everything else means a permanently installed unit and an electrician — or uncheck the biggest load and run it in shifts with a portable.
Sizing forA specific use
Don't forgetEverything you need to get through the night
Safety, the short version: generator outside only, 20+ ft from windows, exhaust pointed away. Never plug into a wall outlet ("backfeeding") — it's illegal and can electrocute utility workers. Panel connections go through a transfer switch or interlock installed per code. Wattages above are typical; your appliance's nameplate is the truth — check it for anything critical like medical equipment or a well pump.
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Typical wattages compiled from manufacturer data; always verify against your own equipment. · myreelsells.com